Subtract 9/80 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 9/80
82 - 980 is 31180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
82 = 8 × 402 × 40 = 32080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
980 = 9 × 180 × 1 = 980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32080 - 980 = 320 - 980 = 31180 - In mixed form: 37180
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