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Subtract 6/80 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 6/80

35/4 - 6/80 is 347/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    35/4 = 35 × 20/4 × 20 = 700/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/80 - 6/80 = 700 - 6/80 = 694/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/40
  6. In mixed form: 827/40

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