Subtract 98/80 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/80
50/2 - 98/80 is 951/40.
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,
50/2 = 50 × 40/2 × 40 = 2000/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
98/80 = 98 × 1/80 × 1 = 98/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/80 - 98/80 = 2000 - 98/80 = 1902/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 951/40
- In mixed form: 2331/40
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