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Subtract 5/80 from 35/3

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 5/80

35/3 - 5/80 is 557/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    35/3 = 35 × 80/3 × 80 = 2800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2800/240 - 15/240 = 2800 - 15/240 = 2785/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 557/48
  6. In mixed form: 1129/48

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