Subtract 14/80 from 98/6, Solve 16 2/6

Subtract 14/80 from 98/6

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 14/80

98/6 - 14/80 is 1939/120.

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,
98/6 = 98 × 40/6 × 40 = 3920/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/240 - 42/240 = 3920 - 42/240 = 3878/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1939/120
In mixed form: 1619/120

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