Subtract 80/5 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 16 0/5
70/4 - 80/5 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
70/4 = 70 × 5/4 × 5 = 350/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
80/5 = 80 × 4/5 × 4 = 320/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/20 - 320/20 = 350 - 320/20 = 30/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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