Subtract 18/84 from 9/80
9/80 - 18/84 is -57/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
9/80 = 9 × 21/80 × 21 = 189/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
18/84 = 18 × 20/84 × 20 = 360/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1680 - 360/1680 = 189 - 360/1680 = -171/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/560
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