Subtract 56/9 from 45/80
1st number: 45/80, 2nd number: 6 2/9
45/80 - 56/9 is -815/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
56/9 = 56 × 80/9 × 80 = 4480/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/720 - 4480/720 = 405 - 4480/720 = -4075/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -815/144
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