Subtract 80/50 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 1 30/50
20/35 - 80/50 is -36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
20/35 = 20 × 10/35 × 10 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/350 - 560/350 = 200 - 560/350 = -360/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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