Subtract 70/6 from 10/80, Solve 10/80

Subtract 70/6 from 10/80

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

10/80 - 70/6 is -277/24.

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,
70/6 = 70 × 40/6 × 40 = 2800/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 2800/240 = 30 - 2800/240 = -2770/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/24

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