Subtract 24/9 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 2 6/9
80/6 - 24/9 is 32/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
80/6 = 80 × 3/6 × 3 = 240/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
24/9 = 24 × 2/9 × 2 = 48/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/18 - 48/18 = 240 - 48/18 = 192/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/3
- In mixed form: 102/3
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