Subtract 10/45 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 10/45
80/9 - 10/45 is 26/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
80/9 = 80 × 5/9 × 5 = 400/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/45 - 10/45 = 400 - 10/45 = 390/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/3
- In mixed form: 82/3
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