Subtract 54/80 from 56/50
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 54/80
56/50 - 54/80 is 89/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
56/50 = 56 × 8/50 × 8 = 448/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
54/80 = 54 × 5/80 × 5 = 270/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/400 - 270/400 = 448 - 270/400 = 178/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/200
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