Subtract 72/80 from 1/18
1/18 - 72/80 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
1/18 = 1 × 40/18 × 40 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
72/80 = 72 × 9/80 × 9 = 648/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/720 - 648/720 = 40 - 648/720 = -608/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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