Subtract 6/80 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 6/80
24/9 - 6/80 is 311/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/720 - 54/720 = 1920 - 54/720 = 1866/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/120
- In mixed form: 271/120
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