Subtract 80/90 from 9/15
9/15 - 80/90 is -13/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
9/15 = 9 × 6/15 × 6 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 80/90 = 54 - 80/90 = -26/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/45
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