Subtract 1/80 from 48/45
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 1/80
48/45 - 1/80 is 253/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
48/45 = 48 × 16/45 × 16 = 768/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/720 - 9/720 = 768 - 9/720 = 759/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/240
- In mixed form: 113/240
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