Subtract 80/9 from 49/72
1st number: 49/72, 2nd number: 8 8/9
49/72 - 80/9 is -197/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
80/9 = 80 × 8/9 × 8 = 640/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/72 - 640/72 = 49 - 640/72 = -591/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/24
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