Subtract 27/25 from 8/80
1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 1 2/25
8/80 - 27/25 is -49/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
8/80 = 8 × 5/80 × 5 = 40/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
27/25 = 27 × 16/25 × 16 = 432/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/400 - 432/400 = 40 - 432/400 = -392/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/50
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