Subtract 9/6 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 1 3/6
80/35 - 9/6 is 11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
80/35 = 80 × 6/35 × 6 = 480/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/210 - 315/210 = 480 - 315/210 = 165/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14
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