Subtract 5/8 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 5/8
80/3 - 5/8 is 625/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
80/3 = 80 × 8/3 × 8 = 640/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/24 - 15/24 = 640 - 15/24 = 625/24 - In mixed form: 261/24
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