Subtract 7/80 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 7/80
289 - 780 is 2177720.
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,
289 = 28 × 809 × 80 = 2240720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
780 = 7 × 980 × 9 = 63720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240720 - 63720 = 2240 - 63720 = 2177720 - In mixed form: 317720
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