Subtract 35/80 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 35/80
9/6 - 35/80 is 17/16.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 40/6 × 40 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 105/240 = 360 - 105/240 = 255/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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