Subtract 10/80 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 10/80
6/2 - 10/80 is 23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
6/2 = 6 × 40/2 × 40 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 10/80 = 240 - 10/80 = 230/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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