Subtract 28/35 from 5/80
5/80 - 28/35 is -59/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
28/35 = 28 × 16/35 × 16 = 448/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/560 - 448/560 = 35 - 448/560 = -413/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/80
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