Subtract 80/60 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 1 20/60
36/6 - 80/60 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
36/6 = 36 × 10/6 × 10 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
80/60 = 80 × 1/60 × 1 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 80/60 = 360 - 80/60 = 280/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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