Subtract 8/50 from 28/80
28/80 - 8/50 is 19/100.
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,
28/80 = 28 × 5/80 × 5 = 140/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
8/50 = 8 × 8/50 × 8 = 64/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/400 - 64/400 = 140 - 64/400 = 76/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/100
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