Subtract 84/80 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 4/80
2/8 - 84/80 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
2/8 = 2 × 10/8 × 10 = 20/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
84/80 = 84 × 1/80 × 1 = 84/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/80 - 84/80 = 20 - 84/80 = -64/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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