Subtract 7/80 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/80
50/25 - 7/80 is 153/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
7/80 = 7 × 5/80 × 5 = 35/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/400 - 35/400 = 800 - 35/400 = 765/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/80
- In mixed form: 173/80
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