Subtract 50/80 from 25/7
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 50/80
25/7 - 50/80 is 165/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
25/7 = 25 × 80/7 × 80 = 2000/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/560 - 350/560 = 2000 - 350/560 = 1650/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/56
- In mixed form: 253/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/7-50/80 25/14-50/80 75/7-50/80 25/21-50/80 25/35-50/80 25/49-50/80