Subtract 80/5 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 16 0/5
56/3 - 80/5 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
56/3 = 56 × 5/3 × 5 = 280/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
80/5 = 80 × 3/5 × 3 = 240/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/15 - 240/15 = 280 - 240/15 = 40/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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