Subtract 72/60 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 1 12/60
80/9 - 72/60 is 346/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
80/9 = 80 × 20/9 × 20 = 1600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/180 - 216/180 = 1600 - 216/180 = 1384/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 346/45
- In mixed form: 731/45
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