Subtract 6/80 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6/80
10/9 - 6/80 is 373/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
10/9 = 10 × 80/9 × 80 = 800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/720 - 54/720 = 800 - 54/720 = 746/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/360
- In mixed form: 113/360
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