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Subtract 1/80 from 16/9

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1/80

16/9 - 1/80 is 1271/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    16/9 = 16 × 80/9 × 80 = 1280/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1280/720 - 9/720 = 1280 - 9/720 = 1271/720
  5. In mixed form: 1551/720

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