Subtract 5/80 from 84/6
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 5/80
84/6 - 5/80 is 223/16.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/240 - 15/240 = 3360 - 15/240 = 3345/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/16
- In mixed form: 1315/16
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