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Subtract 50/80 from 28/14

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 50/80

28/14 - 50/80 is 11/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    28/14 = 28 × 40/14 × 40 = 1120/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/560 - 350/560 = 1120 - 350/560 = 770/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
  6. In mixed form: 13/8

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