Subtract 45/70 from 80/7
1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 45/70
80/7 - 45/70 is 151/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
80/7 = 80 × 10/7 × 10 = 800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/70 - 45/70 = 800 - 45/70 = 755/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/14
- In mixed form: 1011/14
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