Subtract 2/6 from 45/80, Solve 45/80

Subtract 2/6 from 45/80

45/80 - 2/6 is 11/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
135/240 - 80/240 = 135 - 80/240 = 55/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48

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