Subtract 80/36 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 8/36
2/9 - 80/36 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
80/36 = 80 × 1/36 × 1 = 80/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/36 - 80/36 = 8 - 80/36 = -72/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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