Subtract 5/10 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 5/10
80/35 - 5/10 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
80/35 = 80 × 2/35 × 2 = 160/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/70 - 35/70 = 160 - 35/70 = 125/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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