Subtract 28/80 from 2/36
2/36 - 28/80 is -53/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
2/36 = 2 × 20/36 × 20 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/720 - 252/720 = 40 - 252/720 = -212/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/180
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