Subtract 98/80 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 18/80
6/60 - 98/80 is -9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/240 - 294/240 = 24 - 294/240 = -270/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8
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