Subtract 18/80 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 18/80
8/4 - 18/80 is 71/40.
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,
8/4 = 8 × 20/4 × 20 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/80 - 18/80 = 160 - 18/80 = 142/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
- In mixed form: 131/40
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