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Subtract 16/80 from 40/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 16/80

40/6 - 16/80 is 97/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    40/6 = 40 × 40/6 × 40 = 1600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1600/240 - 48/240 = 1600 - 48/240 = 1552/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/15
  6. In mixed form: 67/15

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