Subtract 5/9 from 15/80
1580 - 59 is -53144.
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,
1580 = 15 × 980 × 9 = 135720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
59 = 5 × 809 × 80 = 400720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135720 - 400720 = 135 - 400720 = -265720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53144
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