Answers

Subtract 15/80 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 15/80

50/20 - 15/80 is 37/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   50/20 = 50 × 4/20 × 4 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/80 - 15/80 = 200 - 15/80 = 185/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
6. In mixed form: 25/16

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