Subtract 5/6 from 80/64
1st number: 1 16/64, 2nd number: 5/6
80/64 - 5/6 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
80/64 = 80 × 3/64 × 3 = 240/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
5/6 = 5 × 32/6 × 32 = 160/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/192 - 160/192 = 240 - 160/192 = 80/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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