Subtract 4/80 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 4/80
49/20 - 4/80 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/80 - 4/80 = 196 - 4/80 = 192/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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