Subtract 54/80 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 54/80
70/20 - 54/80 is 113/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
70/20 = 70 × 4/20 × 4 = 280/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/80 - 54/80 = 280 - 54/80 = 226/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/40
- In mixed form: 233/40
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