Subtract 32/40 from 80/6, Solve 13 2/6

Subtract 32/40 from 80/6

1^st number: 13 2/6, 2^nd number: 32/40

80/6 - 32/40 is 188/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
80/6 = 80 × 20/6 × 20 = 1600/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/120 - 96/120 = 1600 - 96/120 = 1504/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/15
In mixed form: 128/15

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