Subtract 45/60 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 45/60
80/5 - 45/60 is 61/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
80/5 = 80 × 12/5 × 12 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/60 - 45/60 = 960 - 45/60 = 915/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/4
- In mixed form: 151/4
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