Subtract 80/60 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1 20/60
81/6 - 80/60 is 73/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
81/6 = 81 × 10/6 × 10 = 810/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
80/60 = 80 × 1/60 × 1 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/60 - 80/60 = 810 - 80/60 = 730/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/6
- In mixed form: 121/6
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