Subtract 18/80 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 18/80
6/3 - 18/80 is 71/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 54/240 = 480 - 54/240 = 426/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
- In mixed form: 131/40
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