Subtract 1/80 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1/80
6/4 - 1/80 is 119/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
6/4 = 6 × 20/4 × 20 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/80 - 1/80 = 120 - 1/80 = 119/80 - In mixed form: 139/80
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