Subtract 5/7 from 50/80
50/80 - 5/7 is -5/56.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 80/7 × 80 = 400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/560 - 400/560 = 350 - 400/560 = -50/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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