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Subtract 5/80 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 5/80

35/8 - 5/80 is 69/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    35/8 = 35 × 10/8 × 10 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/80 - 5/80 = 350 - 5/80 = 345/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/16
  6. In mixed form: 45/16

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