Subtract 9/80 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 9/80
65 - 980 is 8780.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
65 = 6 × 165 × 16 = 9680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
980 = 9 × 180 × 1 = 980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9680 - 980 = 96 - 980 = 8780 - In mixed form: 1780
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