Subtract 60/80 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 60/80
16/6 - 60/80 is 23/12.
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,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 180/240 = 640 - 180/240 = 460/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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