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Subtract 1/81 from 80/25

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1/81

80/25 - 1/81 is 1291/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
    80/25 = 80 × 81/25 × 81 = 6480/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    1/81 = 1 × 25/81 × 25 = 25/2025
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6480/2025 - 25/2025 = 6480 - 25/2025 = 6455/2025
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1291/405
  6. In mixed form: 376/405

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