Subtract 7/5 from 81/16
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 1 2/5
81/16 - 7/5 is 293/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
81/16 = 81 × 5/16 × 5 = 405/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
7/5 = 7 × 16/5 × 16 = 112/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/80 - 112/80 = 405 - 112/80 = 293/80 - In mixed form: 353/80
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