Subtract 9/24 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 9/24
80/16 - 9/24 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
80/16 = 80 × 3/16 × 3 = 240/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
9/24 = 9 × 2/24 × 2 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/48 - 18/48 = 240 - 18/48 = 222/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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