Subtract 5/8 from 6/80
6/80 - 5/8 is -11/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 8 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
5/8 = 5 × 10/8 × 10 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/80 - 50/80 = 6 - 50/80 = -44/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/20
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