Subtract 1/80 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1/80
30/6 - 1/80 is 399/80.
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,
30/6 = 30 × 40/6 × 40 = 1200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/240 - 3/240 = 1200 - 3/240 = 1197/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 399/80
- In mixed form: 479/80
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