Subtract 45/80 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 45/80
16/5 - 45/80 is 211/80.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 16/5 × 16 = 256/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/80 - 45/80 = 256 - 45/80 = 211/80 - In mixed form: 251/80
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