Subtract 60/80 from 6/7
6/7 - 60/80 is 3/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
6/7 = 6 × 80/7 × 80 = 480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/560 - 420/560 = 480 - 420/560 = 60/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/28
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