Subtract 2/80 from 80/49
1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 2/80
80/49 - 2/80 is 3151/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
80/49 = 80 × 80/49 × 80 = 6400/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6400/3920 - 98/3920 = 6400 - 98/3920 = 6302/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3151/1960
- In mixed form: 11191/1960
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