Subtract 9/24 from 80/5, Solve 16 0/5

Subtract 9/24 from 80/5

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 9/24

80/5 - 9/24 is 125/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
80/5 = 80 × 24/5 × 24 = 1920/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/120 - 45/120 = 1920 - 45/120 = 1875/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/8
In mixed form: 155/8

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