Subtract 35/30 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 1 5/30
80/10 - 35/30 is 41/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
80/10 = 80 × 3/10 × 3 = 240/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/30 - 35/30 = 240 - 35/30 = 205/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/6
- In mixed form: 65/6
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