Subtract 90/45 from 80/6
1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/45
80/6 - 90/45 is 34/3.
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,
90/45 = 90 × 2/45 × 2 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/90 - 180/90 = 1200 - 180/90 = 1020/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/3
- In mixed form: 111/3
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