Subtract 5/4 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1 1/4
80/30 - 5/4 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
80/30 = 80 × 2/30 × 2 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 75/60 = 160 - 75/60 = 85/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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