Subtract 16/7 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2 2/7
80/9 - 16/7 is 416/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
80/9 = 80 × 7/9 × 7 = 560/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/63 - 144/63 = 560 - 144/63 = 416/63 - In mixed form: 638/63
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