Subtract 5/4 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/4
82 - 54 is 114.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
82 = 8 × 22 × 2 = 164 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
54 = 5 × 14 × 1 = 54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
164 - 54 = 16 - 54 = 114 - In mixed form: 234
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