Subtract 75/80 from 70/81
70/81 - 75/80 is -95/1296.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
70/81 = 70 × 80/81 × 80 = 5600/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
75/80 = 75 × 81/80 × 81 = 6075/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5600/6480 - 6075/6480 = 5600 - 6075/6480 = -475/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/1296
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