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Subtract 42/90 from 18/80

18/80 - 42/90 is -29/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/720 - 336/720 = 162 - 336/720 = -174/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/120

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