Subtract 45/81 from 49/80
49/80 - 45/81 is 41/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
49/80 = 49 × 81/80 × 81 = 3969/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
45/81 = 45 × 80/81 × 80 = 3600/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3969/6480 - 3600/6480 = 3969 - 3600/6480 = 369/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/720
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