Subtract 35/80 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 35/80
16/3 - 35/80 is 235/48.
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,
16/3 = 16 × 80/3 × 80 = 1280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/240 - 105/240 = 1280 - 105/240 = 1175/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/48
- In mixed form: 443/48
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