Subtract 2/80 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 2/80
14/6 - 2/80 is 277/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
14/6 = 14 × 40/6 × 40 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 6/240 = 560 - 6/240 = 554/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/120
- In mixed form: 237/120
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