Subtract 14/80 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 14/80
5/2 - 14/80 is 93/40.
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,
5/2 = 5 × 40/2 × 40 = 200/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/80 - 14/80 = 200 - 14/80 = 186/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/40
- In mixed form: 213/40
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