Subtract 80/56 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 24/56
5/6 - 80/56 is -25/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/168 - 240/168 = 140 - 240/168 = -100/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/42
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