Subtract 5/50 from 2/80
2/80 - 5/50 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
5/50 = 5 × 8/50 × 8 = 40/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/400 - 40/400 = 10 - 40/400 = -30/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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