Subtract 2/9 from 72/80
72/80 - 2/9 is 61/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
72/80 = 72 × 9/80 × 9 = 648/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/720 - 160/720 = 648 - 160/720 = 488/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/90
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