Subtract 35/4 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 8 3/4
80/6 - 35/4 is 55/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
80/6 = 80 × 2/6 × 2 = 160/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
35/4 = 35 × 3/4 × 3 = 105/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/12 - 105/12 = 160 - 105/12 = 55/12 - In mixed form: 47/12
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