Subtract 80/36 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 8/36
2/35 - 80/36 is -682/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
80/36 = 80 × 35/36 × 35 = 2800/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/1260 - 2800/1260 = 72 - 2800/1260 = -2728/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -682/315
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