Subtract 80/9 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 8 8/9
84/5 - 80/9 is 356/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
84/5 = 84 × 9/5 × 9 = 756/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
80/9 = 80 × 5/9 × 5 = 400/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/45 - 400/45 = 756 - 400/45 = 356/45 - In mixed form: 741/45
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