Subtract 27/56 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 27/56
80/5 - 27/56 is 869/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
80/5 = 80 × 56/5 × 56 = 4480/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/280 - 135/280 = 4480 - 135/280 = 4345/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 869/56
- In mixed form: 1529/56
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