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Subtract 5/24 from 80/45

1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 5/24

80/45 - 5/24 is 113/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/360 - 75/360 = 640 - 75/360 = 565/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/72
  6. In mixed form: 141/72

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