Subtract 30/9 from 80/5, Solve 16 0/5

Subtract 30/9 from 80/5

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

80/5 - 30/9 is 38/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
80/5 = 80 × 9/5 × 9 = 720/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/45 - 150/45 = 720 - 150/45 = 570/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3

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