Subtract 3/5 from 3/80
3/80 - 3/5 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
3/5 = 3 × 16/5 × 16 = 48/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/80 - 48/80 = 3 - 48/80 = -45/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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