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Subtract 1/80 from 9/2

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1/80

9/2 - 1/80 is 359/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    9/2 = 9 × 40/2 × 40 = 360/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/80 - 1/80 = 360 - 1/80 = 359/80
  5. In mixed form: 439/80

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