Subtract 35/9 from 80/48
1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 3 8/9
80/48 - 35/9 is -20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
80/48 = 80 × 3/48 × 3 = 240/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/144 - 560/144 = 240 - 560/144 = -320/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/9
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