Subtract 7/80 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 7/80
103 - 780 is 779240.
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,
103 = 10 × 803 × 80 = 800240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
780 = 7 × 380 × 3 = 21240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800240 - 21240 = 800 - 21240 = 779240 - In mixed form: 359240
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