Subtract 1/3 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1/3
81/6 - 1/3 is 79/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
81/6 = 81 × 1/6 × 1 = 81/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
1/3 = 1 × 2/3 × 2 = 2/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/6 - 2/6 = 81 - 2/6 = 79/6 - In mixed form: 131/6
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