Subtract 8/18 from 32/80
32/80 - 8/18 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
8/18 = 8 × 40/18 × 40 = 320/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/720 - 320/720 = 288 - 320/720 = -32/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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