Subtract 72/80 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 72/80
7/6 - 72/80 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/240 - 216/240 = 280 - 216/240 = 64/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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