Subtract 24/9 from 80/90
1st number: 80/90, 2nd number: 2 6/9
80/90 - 24/9 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/90 - 240/90 = 80 - 240/90 = -160/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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