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Subtract 15/80 from 8/3

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

8/3 - 15/80 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    8/3 = 8 × 80/3 × 80 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/240 - 45/240 = 640 - 45/240 = 595/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
  6. In mixed form: 223/48

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