Subtract 9/80 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 9/80
16/6 - 9/80 is 613/240.
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,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/240 - 27/240 = 640 - 27/240 = 613/240 - In mixed form: 2133/240
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