Subtract 4/36 from 3/80
3/80 - 4/36 is -53/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
4/36 = 4 × 20/36 × 20 = 80/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/720 - 80/720 = 27 - 80/720 = -53/720
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