Subtract 9/4 from 15/80
1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 2 1/4
15/80 - 9/4 is -33/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 4 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
9/4 = 9 × 20/4 × 20 = 180/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/80 - 180/80 = 15 - 180/80 = -165/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/16
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