Subtract 8/80 from 40/6, Solve 6 4/6

Subtract 8/80 from 40/6

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 8/80

40/6 - 8/80 is 197/30.

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,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/240 - 24/240 = 1600 - 24/240 = 1576/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/30
In mixed form: 617/30

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