Subtract 28/80 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 28/80
45/6 - 28/80 is 143/20.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 40/6 × 40 = 1800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/240 - 84/240 = 1800 - 84/240 = 1716/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/20
- In mixed form: 73/20
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