Subtract 4/80 from 10/3, Solve 3 1/3

Subtract 4/80 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/80

10/3 - 4/80 is 197/60.

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,
10/3 = 10 × 80/3 × 80 = 800/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
800/240 - 12/240 = 800 - 12/240 = 788/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/60
In mixed form: 317/60

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