Subtract 9/48 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 9/48
80/45 - 9/48 is 229/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
80/45 = 80 × 16/45 × 16 = 1280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
9/48 = 9 × 15/48 × 15 = 135/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/720 - 135/720 = 1280 - 135/720 = 1145/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/144
- In mixed form: 185/144
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