Subtract 10/80 from 48/9, Solve 5 3/9

Subtract 10/80 from 48/9

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 10/80

48/9 - 10/80 is 125/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
48/9 = 48 × 80/9 × 80 = 3840/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/720 - 90/720 = 3840 - 90/720 = 3750/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/24
In mixed form: 55/24

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