Subtract 5/80 from 16/35
16/35 - 5/80 is 221/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/560 - 35/560 = 256 - 35/560 = 221/560
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