Subtract 20/30 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 20/30
80/5 - 20/30 is 46/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
80/5 = 80 × 6/5 × 6 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/30 - 20/30 = 480 - 20/30 = 460/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
- In mixed form: 151/3
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