Subtract 36/80 from 3/6
3/6 - 36/80 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
3/6 = 3 × 40/6 × 40 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 108/240 = 120 - 108/240 = 12/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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