Subtract 7/5 from 2/80
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 2/5
2/80 - 7/5 is -11/8.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 16/5 × 16 = 112/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/80 - 112/80 = 2 - 112/80 = -110/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8
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