Subtract 48/80 from 40/6, Solve 6 4/6

Subtract 48/80 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 48/80

40/6 - 48/80 is 91/15.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 40/6 × 40 = 1600/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/240 - 144/240 = 1600 - 144/240 = 1456/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/15
In mixed form: 61/15

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