Subtract 2/9 from 12/80
12/80 - 2/9 is -13/180.
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,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/720 - 160/720 = 108 - 160/720 = -52/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/180
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