Subtract 2/6 from 10/80
10/80 - 2/6 is -5/24.
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,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 80/240 = 30 - 80/240 = -50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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