Subtract 18/70 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 18/70
80/6 - 18/70 is 1373/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
80/6 = 80 × 35/6 × 35 = 2800/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/210 - 54/210 = 2800 - 54/210 = 2746/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1373/105
- In mixed form: 138/105
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