Subtract 5/80 from 2/9
2/9 - 5/80 is 23/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/720 - 45/720 = 160 - 45/720 = 115/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/144
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