Subtract 1/80 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/80
35/30 - 1/80 is 277/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/240 - 3/240 = 280 - 3/240 = 277/240 - In mixed form: 137/240
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