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Subtract 16/6 from 1/80

1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 2 4/6

1/80 - 16/6 is -637/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/240 - 640/240 = 3 - 640/240 = -637/240

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