Subtract 3/80 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/80
425 - 380 is 66980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
425 = 42 × 165 × 16 = 67280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
380 = 3 × 180 × 1 = 380 - Subtract the two like fractions:
67280 - 380 = 672 - 380 = 66980 - In mixed form: 82980
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