Subtract 2/9 from 80/32
1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 2/9
80/32 - 2/9 is 41/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
80/32 = 80 × 9/32 × 9 = 720/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/288 - 64/288 = 720 - 64/288 = 656/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/18
- In mixed form: 25/18
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