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Subtract 4/80 from 48/6

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 4/80

48/6 - 4/80 is 159/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    48/6 = 48 × 40/6 × 40 = 1920/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/240 - 12/240 = 1920 - 12/240 = 1908/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/20
  6. In mixed form: 719/20

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