Subtract 60/54 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 1 6/54
80/6 - 60/54 is 110/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
80/6 = 80 × 9/6 × 9 = 720/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/54 - 60/54 = 720 - 60/54 = 660/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 110/9
- In mixed form: 122/9
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