Subtract 10/75 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 10/75
80/6 - 10/75 is 66/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
80/6 = 80 × 25/6 × 25 = 2000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/150 - 20/150 = 2000 - 20/150 = 1980/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/5
- In mixed form: 131/5
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