Subtract 49/80 from 1/45
1/45 - 49/80 is -85/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/720 - 441/720 = 16 - 441/720 = -425/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/144
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