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Subtract 10/80 from 40/4

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 10/80

40/4 - 10/80 is 79/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    40/4 = 40 × 20/4 × 20 = 800/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/80 - 10/80 = 800 - 10/80 = 790/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/8
  6. In mixed form: 97/8

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