80/3 minus 38/5

80/3 − 38/5
=
286 15
Mixed Number: 19 1/15
Decimal: 19.066667
Percentage: 1906.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    80/3 = 400/15    38/5 = 114/15
  3. 3
    Subtract numerators
    400 − 114 = 286/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    286/15 = 286/15

How to Subtract Fractions

Subtracting fractions follows the same process as addition. First find the LCM of the denominators, convert both fractions, then subtract the second numerator from the first. Simplify the answer.

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