Subtract 36/80 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 36/80
3/2 - 36/80 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
3/2 = 3 × 40/2 × 40 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/80 - 36/80 = 120 - 36/80 = 84/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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