Subtract 4/80 from 9/54
9/54 - 4/80 is 7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
9/54 = 9 × 40/54 × 40 = 360/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/2160 - 108/2160 = 360 - 108/2160 = 252/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/60
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