Subtract 9/42 from 3/80
3/80 - 9/42 is -99/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
9/42 = 9 × 40/42 × 40 = 360/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/1680 - 360/1680 = 63 - 360/1680 = -297/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/560
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