Subtract 3/16 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 3/16
80/3 - 3/16 is 1271/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
80/3 = 80 × 16/3 × 16 = 1280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/48 - 9/48 = 1280 - 9/48 = 1271/48 - In mixed form: 2623/48
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