Subtract 1/80 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1/80
32/3 - 1/80 is 2557/240.
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,
32/3 = 32 × 80/3 × 80 = 2560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/240 - 3/240 = 2560 - 3/240 = 2557/240 - In mixed form: 10157/240
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