Subtract 1/18 from 1/80
1/80 - 1/18 is -31/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
1/18 = 1 × 40/18 × 40 = 40/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/720 - 40/720 = 9 - 40/720 = -31/720
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