Subtract 7/50 from 8/20
8/20 - 7/50 is 13/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
7/50 = 7 × 2/50 × 2 = 14/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/100 - 14/100 = 40 - 14/100 = 26/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/50
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