Subtract 20/8 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 2 4/8
80/10 - 20/8 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
80/10 = 80 × 4/10 × 4 = 320/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/40 - 100/40 = 320 - 100/40 = 220/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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