Subtract 2/80 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2/80
63/9 - 2/80 is 279/40.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 80/9 × 80 = 5040/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/720 - 18/720 = 5040 - 18/720 = 5022/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/40
- In mixed form: 639/40
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