Subtract 2/7 from 50/80
50/80 - 2/7 is 19/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
2/7 = 2 × 80/7 × 80 = 160/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/560 - 160/560 = 350 - 160/560 = 190/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/56
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