Subtract 5/9 from 2/80
2/80 - 5/9 is -191/360.
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,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
5/9 = 5 × 80/9 × 80 = 400/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/720 - 400/720 = 18 - 400/720 = -382/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/360
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