Subtract 6/80 from 3/18
3/18 - 6/80 is 11/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
3/18 = 3 × 40/18 × 40 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/720 - 54/720 = 120 - 54/720 = 66/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/120
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