Subtract 60/81 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 60/81
80/45 - 60/81 is 28/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
80/45 = 80 × 9/45 × 9 = 720/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/405 - 300/405 = 720 - 300/405 = 420/405 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/27
- In mixed form: 11/27
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