Subtract 5/80 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 5/80
49/45 - 5/80 is 739/720.
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,
49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/720 - 45/720 = 784 - 45/720 = 739/720 - In mixed form: 119/720
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