Subtract 80/5 from 3/45
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 16 0/5
3/45 - 80/5 is -239/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
80/5 = 80 × 9/5 × 9 = 720/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/45 - 720/45 = 3 - 720/45 = -717/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/15
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