Subtract 60/80 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 60/80
16/9 - 60/80 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
16/9 = 16 × 80/9 × 80 = 1280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/720 - 540/720 = 1280 - 540/720 = 740/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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