Subtract 45/75 from 45/80
45/80 - 45/75 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
45/80 = 45 × 15/80 × 15 = 675/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
45/75 = 45 × 16/75 × 16 = 720/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/1200 - 720/1200 = 675 - 720/1200 = -45/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
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