Subtract 10/7 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 1 3/7
80/6 - 10/7 is 250/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
80/6 = 80 × 7/6 × 7 = 560/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
10/7 = 10 × 6/7 × 6 = 60/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/42 - 60/42 = 560 - 60/42 = 500/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/21
- In mixed form: 1119/21
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