Subtract 80/9 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 8 8/9
28/6 - 80/9 is -38/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
28/6 = 28 × 3/6 × 3 = 84/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
80/9 = 80 × 2/9 × 2 = 160/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/18 - 160/18 = 84 - 160/18 = -76/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/9
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