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Subtract 1/9 from 3/80

3/80 - 1/9 is -53/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    1/9 = 1 × 80/9 × 80 = 80/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/720 - 80/720 = 27 - 80/720 = -53/720

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