Subtract 80/40 from 45/6
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2 0/40
45/6 - 80/40 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
80/40 = 80 × 3/40 × 3 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/120 - 240/120 = 900 - 240/120 = 660/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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