Subtract 1/5 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 1/5
80/3 - 1/5 is 397/15.
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,
80/3 = 80 × 5/3 × 5 = 400/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
1/5 = 1 × 3/5 × 3 = 3/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/15 - 3/15 = 400 - 3/15 = 397/15 - In mixed form: 267/15
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