Subtract 2/9 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2/9
80/20 - 2/9 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 40/180 = 720 - 40/180 = 680/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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