Subtract 1/80 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1/80
48/9 - 1/80 is 1277/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
48/9 = 48 × 80/9 × 80 = 3840/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/720 - 9/720 = 3840 - 9/720 = 3831/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1277/240
- In mixed form: 577/240
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