Subtract 25/30 from 9/80
9/80 - 25/30 is -173/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/240 - 200/240 = 27 - 200/240 = -173/240
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