Subtract 9/80 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 9/80
35/6 - 9/80 is 1373/240.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 40/6 × 40 = 1400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/240 - 27/240 = 1400 - 27/240 = 1373/240 - In mixed form: 5173/240
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