Subtract 28/49 from 80/4
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 28/49
80/4 - 28/49 is 136/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
80/4 = 80 × 49/4 × 49 = 3920/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
28/49 = 28 × 4/49 × 4 = 112/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/196 - 112/196 = 3920 - 112/196 = 3808/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/7
- In mixed form: 193/7
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