Subtract 1/80 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 1/80 from 6/3

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

6/3 - 1/80 is 159/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
6/3 = 6 × 80/3 × 80 = 480/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 3/240 = 480 - 3/240 = 477/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80

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