Subtract 9/32 from 8/80
8/80 - 9/32 is -29/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
8/80 = 8 × 2/80 × 2 = 16/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/160 - 45/160 = 16 - 45/160 = -29/160
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