Subtract 1/80 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 1/80
75/6 - 1/80 is 999/80.
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,
75/6 = 75 × 40/6 × 40 = 3000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/240 - 3/240 = 3000 - 3/240 = 2997/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 999/80
- In mixed form: 1239/80
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