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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/240 - 640/240 = 3 - 640/240 = -637/240
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