Subtract 80/60 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 20/60
2/9 - 80/60 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 240/180 = 40 - 240/180 = -200/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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