Subtract 9/80 from 4/15
415 - 980 is 37240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
415 = 4 × 1615 × 16 = 64240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
980 = 9 × 380 × 3 = 27240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64240 - 27240 = 64 - 27240 = 37240
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