Subtract 30/9 from 1/80
1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 3 3/9
1/80 - 30/9 is -797/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 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 9 × 80 = 720,
30/9 = 30 × 80/9 × 80 = 2400/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/720 - 2400/720 = 9 - 2400/720 = -2391/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -797/240
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