Subtract 9/80 from 10/72
10/72 - 9/80 is 19/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
10/72 = 10 × 10/72 × 10 = 100/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/720 - 81/720 = 100 - 81/720 = 19/720
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