Subtract 1/80 from 5/8
5/8 - 1/80 is 49/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
5/8 = 5 × 10/8 × 10 = 50/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/80 - 1/80 = 50 - 1/80 = 49/80
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