Subtract 6/28 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 6/28
80/10 - 6/28 is 109/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
80/10 = 80 × 14/10 × 14 = 1120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/140 - 30/140 = 1120 - 30/140 = 1090/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/14
- In mixed form: 711/14
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