Subtract 75/81 from 3/80
3/80 - 75/81 is -1919/2160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
3/80 = 3 × 81/80 × 81 = 243/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
75/81 = 75 × 80/81 × 80 = 6000/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/6480 - 6000/6480 = 243 - 6000/6480 = -5757/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1919/2160
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