Subtract 15/80 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 15/80
50/5 - 15/80 is 157/16.
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,
50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/80 - 15/80 = 800 - 15/80 = 785/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/16
- In mixed form: 913/16
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