Subtract 48/6 from 75/80
1st number: 75/80, 2nd number: 8 0/6
75/80 - 48/6 is -113/16.
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,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
48/6 = 48 × 40/6 × 40 = 1920/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/240 - 1920/240 = 225 - 1920/240 = -1695/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/16
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