Subtract 4/10 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 4/10
80/6 - 4/10 is 194/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
80/6 = 80 × 5/6 × 5 = 400/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/30 - 12/30 = 400 - 12/30 = 388/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 194/15
- In mixed form: 1214/15
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