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Subtract 2/80 from 2/4

2/4 - 2/80 is 19/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    2/4 = 2 × 20/4 × 20 = 40/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/80 - 2/80 = 40 - 2/80 = 38/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40

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