Subtract 24/80 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 24/80
10/5 - 24/80 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
10/5 = 10 × 16/5 × 16 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
24/80 = 24 × 1/80 × 1 = 24/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/80 - 24/80 = 160 - 24/80 = 136/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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