Subtract 14/6 from 6/80
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 2 2/6
6/80 - 14/6 is -271/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
14/6 = 14 × 40/6 × 40 = 560/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/240 - 560/240 = 18 - 560/240 = -542/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -271/120
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