Subtract 50/80 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 50/80
70/4 - 50/80 is 135/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
70/4 = 70 × 20/4 × 20 = 1400/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/80 - 50/80 = 1400 - 50/80 = 1350/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/8
- In mixed form: 167/8
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