Subtract 35/80 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 35/80
42/3 - 35/80 is 217/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
42/3 = 42 × 80/3 × 80 = 3360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/240 - 105/240 = 3360 - 105/240 = 3255/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/16
- In mixed form: 139/16
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