Subtract 7/80 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 7/80
302 - 780 is 119380.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
302 = 30 × 402 × 40 = 120080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
780 = 7 × 180 × 1 = 780 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120080 - 780 = 1200 - 780 = 119380 - In mixed form: 147380
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