Subtract 10/6 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1 4/6
80/25 - 10/6 is 23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
80/25 = 80 × 6/25 × 6 = 480/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/150 - 250/150 = 480 - 250/150 = 230/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
- In mixed form: 18/15
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