Subtract 35/80 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 35/80
50/2 - 35/80 is 393/16.
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,
50/2 = 50 × 40/2 × 40 = 2000/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/80 - 35/80 = 2000 - 35/80 = 1965/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 393/16
- In mixed form: 249/16
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