Subtract 3/8 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 3/8
80/6 - 3/8 is 311/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
80/6 = 80 × 4/6 × 4 = 320/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/24 - 9/24 = 320 - 9/24 = 311/24 - In mixed form: 1223/24
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