Subtract 28/80 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 28/80
42/6 - 28/80 is 133/20.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 40/6 × 40 = 1680/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/240 - 84/240 = 1680 - 84/240 = 1596/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/20
- In mixed form: 613/20
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