Subtract 9/80 from 84/40
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 9/80
84/40 - 9/80 is 159/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
84/40 = 84 × 2/40 × 2 = 168/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/80 - 9/80 = 168 - 9/80 = 159/80 - In mixed form: 179/80
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