Subtract 14/80 from 49/4
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 14/80
49/4 - 14/80 is 483/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
49/4 = 49 × 20/4 × 20 = 980/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/80 - 14/80 = 980 - 14/80 = 966/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 483/40
- In mixed form: 123/40
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