Subtract 1/6 from 30/80
30/80 - 1/6 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
1/6 = 1 × 40/6 × 40 = 40/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 40/240 = 90 - 40/240 = 50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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