Subtract 15/80 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 15/80
275 - 1580 is 41780.
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,
275 = 27 × 165 × 16 = 43280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1580 = 15 × 180 × 1 = 1580 - Subtract the two like fractions:
43280 - 1580 = 432 - 1580 = 41780 - In mixed form: 51780
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