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Subtract 1/9 from 6/80

6/80 - 1/9 is -13/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    1/9 = 1 × 80/9 × 80 = 80/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/720 - 80/720 = 54 - 80/720 = -26/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/360

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