Subtract 3/80 from 7/9
79 - 380 is 533720.
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,
79 = 7 × 809 × 80 = 560720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
380 = 3 × 980 × 9 = 27720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560720 - 27720 = 560 - 27720 = 533720
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