Subtract 9/75 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 9/75
80/10 - 9/75 is 197/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
80/10 = 80 × 15/10 × 15 = 1200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/150 - 18/150 = 1200 - 18/150 = 1182/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/25
- In mixed form: 722/25
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