Subtract 7/80 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 7/80
56/9 - 7/80 is 4417/720.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 80/9 × 80 = 4480/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/720 - 63/720 = 4480 - 63/720 = 4417/720 - In mixed form: 697/720
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