Subtract 6/80 from 4/6
46 - 680 is 71120.
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,
46 = 4 × 406 × 40 = 160240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
680 = 6 × 380 × 3 = 18240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160240 - 18240 = 160 - 18240 = 142240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71120
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