Subtract 1/80 from 9/40
9/40 - 1/80 is 17/80.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/80 - 1/80 = 18 - 1/80 = 17/80
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