Subtract 7/45 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 7/45
80/6 - 7/45 is 593/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
80/6 = 80 × 15/6 × 15 = 1200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/90 - 14/90 = 1200 - 14/90 = 1186/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 593/45
- In mixed form: 138/45
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