Subtract 80/90 from 1/3
1/3 - 80/90 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
1/3 = 1 × 30/3 × 30 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 80/90 = 30 - 80/90 = -50/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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