Subtract 20/5 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 4 0/5
2/80 - 20/5 is -159/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
20/5 = 20 × 16/5 × 16 = 320/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/80 - 320/80 = 2 - 320/80 = -318/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/40
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