Subtract 18/56 from 80/50
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 18/56
80/50 - 18/56 is 179/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
80/50 = 80 × 28/50 × 28 = 2240/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1400 - 450/1400 = 2240 - 450/1400 = 1790/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/140
- In mixed form: 139/140
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