Subtract 1/80 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1/80
40/3 - 1/80 is 3197/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
40/3 = 40 × 80/3 × 80 = 3200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/240 - 3/240 = 3200 - 3/240 = 3197/240 - In mixed form: 1377/240
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