Subtract 5/32 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 5/32
80/5 - 5/32 is 507/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/32 = 5 × 5/32 × 5 = 25/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/160 - 25/160 = 2560 - 25/160 = 2535/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 507/32
- In mixed form: 1527/32
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