Subtract 4/80 from 7/45
7/45 - 4/80 is 19/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/720 - 36/720 = 112 - 36/720 = 76/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/180
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