Subtract 30/7 from 8/80
1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 4 2/7
8/80 - 30/7 is -293/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
30/7 = 30 × 80/7 × 80 = 2400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/560 - 2400/560 = 56 - 2400/560 = -2344/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/70
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