Subtract 25/80 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 25/80
16/6 - 25/80 is 113/48.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 75/240 = 640 - 75/240 = 565/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/48
- In mixed form: 217/48
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