Subtract 9/72 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 9/72
80/6 - 9/72 is 317/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
80/6 = 80 × 12/6 × 12 = 960/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/72 - 9/72 = 960 - 9/72 = 951/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/24
- In mixed form: 135/24
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