Subtract 15/80 from 56/3, Solve 18 2/3

Subtract 15/80 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/80

56/3 - 15/80 is 887/48.

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,
56/3 = 56 × 80/3 × 80 = 4480/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/240 - 45/240 = 4480 - 45/240 = 4435/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 887/48
In mixed form: 1823/48

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