Subtract 80/36 from 18/45
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 2 8/36
18/45 - 80/36 is -82/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/180 - 400/180 = 72 - 400/180 = -328/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/45
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