Subtract 9/80 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 9/80
352 - 980 is 139180.
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,
352 = 35 × 402 × 40 = 140080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
980 = 9 × 180 × 1 = 980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140080 - 980 = 1400 - 980 = 139180 - In mixed form: 173180
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