Subtract 6/80 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6/80
8/6 - 6/80 is 151/120.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 40/6 × 40 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 18/240 = 320 - 18/240 = 302/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/120
- In mixed form: 131/120
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