Subtract 7/80 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 7/80
80/6 - 7/80 is 3179/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
80/6 = 80 × 40/6 × 40 = 3200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/240 - 21/240 = 3200 - 21/240 = 3179/240 - In mixed form: 1359/240
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