Subtract 6/9 from 90/80
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 6/9
90/80 - 6/9 is 11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
90/80 = 90 × 9/80 × 9 = 810/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
6/9 = 6 × 80/9 × 80 = 480/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/720 - 480/720 = 810 - 480/720 = 330/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24
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