Subtract 5/80 from 9/54
9/54 - 5/80 is 5/48.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/2160 - 135/2160 = 360 - 135/2160 = 225/2160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48
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