Subtract 27/32 from 80/5, Solve 16 0/5

Subtract 27/32 from 80/5

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/32

80/5 - 27/32 is 485/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
80/5 = 80 × 32/5 × 32 = 2560/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/160 - 135/160 = 2560 - 135/160 = 2425/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 485/32
In mixed form: 155/32

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