Subtract 6/7 from 80/75
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 6/7
80/75 - 6/7 is 22/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
80/75 = 80 × 7/75 × 7 = 560/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
6/7 = 6 × 75/7 × 75 = 450/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/525 - 450/525 = 560 - 450/525 = 110/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/105
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