Subtract 42/80 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 42/80
32 - 4280 is 3940.
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,
32 = 3 × 402 × 40 = 12080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
4280 = 42 × 180 × 1 = 4280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12080 - 4280 = 120 - 4280 = 7880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3940
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