Subtract 80/40 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 2 0/40
14/9 - 80/40 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
14/9 = 14 × 40/9 × 40 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/360 - 720/360 = 560 - 720/360 = -160/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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