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Subtract 5/28 from 80/9

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 5/28

80/9 - 5/28 is 2195/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    80/9 = 80 × 28/9 × 28 = 2240/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/252 - 45/252 = 2240 - 45/252 = 2195/252
  5. In mixed form: 8179/252

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