Subtract 15/80 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 15/80 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/80

6/2 - 15/80 is 45/16.

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,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 15/80 = 240 - 15/80 = 225/80
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16

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