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Subtract 45/7 from 9/80

1st number: 9/80, 2nd number: 6 3/7

9/80 - 45/7 is -3537/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    45/7 = 45 × 80/7 × 80 = 3600/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/560 - 3600/560 = 63 - 3600/560 = -3537/560

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