Subtract 1/80 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1/80
5/3 - 1/80 is 397/240.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/240 - 3/240 = 400 - 3/240 = 397/240 - In mixed form: 1157/240
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