Subtract 8/80 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 8/80
28/9 - 8/80 is 271/90.
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,
28/9 = 28 × 80/9 × 80 = 2240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/720 - 72/720 = 2240 - 72/720 = 2168/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/90
- In mixed form: 31/90
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