Subtract 36/80 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 36/80
84/6 - 36/80 is 271/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
84/6 = 84 × 40/6 × 40 = 3360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/240 - 108/240 = 3360 - 108/240 = 3252/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/20
- In mixed form: 1311/20
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