Subtract 4/80 from 40/81
40/81 - 4/80 is 719/1620.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
40/81 = 40 × 80/81 × 80 = 3200/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
4/80 = 4 × 81/80 × 81 = 324/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/6480 - 324/6480 = 3200 - 324/6480 = 2876/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/1620
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