Subtract 2/56 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2/56
80/20 - 2/56 is 111/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
80/20 = 80 × 14/20 × 14 = 1120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/280 - 10/280 = 1120 - 10/280 = 1110/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/28
- In mixed form: 327/28
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