Subtract 3/80 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 3/80
32/5 - 3/80 is 509/80.
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,
32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/80 - 3/80 = 512 - 3/80 = 509/80 - In mixed form: 629/80
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