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Subtract 75/80 from 32/5

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 75/80

32/5 - 75/80 is 437/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    32/5 = 32 × 16/5 × 16 = 512/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/80 - 75/80 = 512 - 75/80 = 437/80
  5. In mixed form: 537/80

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