Subtract 40/6 from 10/80
1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 6 4/6
10/80 - 40/6 is -157/24.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 40/6 × 40 = 1600/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 1600/240 = 30 - 1600/240 = -1570/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/24
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