Subtract 5/6 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 5/6
80/9 - 5/6 is 145/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
80/9 = 80 × 2/9 × 2 = 160/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/18 - 15/18 = 160 - 15/18 = 145/18 - In mixed form: 81/18
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