Subtract 3/80 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 3/80
35/15 - 3/80 is 551/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 9/240 = 560 - 9/240 = 551/240 - In mixed form: 271/240
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