Subtract 90/80 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 10/80
50/6 - 90/80 is 173/24.
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,
50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/240 - 270/240 = 2000 - 270/240 = 1730/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/24
- In mixed form: 75/24
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