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Subtract 18/80 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 18/80

35/9 - 18/80 is 1319/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    35/9 = 35 × 80/9 × 80 = 2800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2800/720 - 162/720 = 2800 - 162/720 = 2638/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1319/360
  6. In mixed form: 3239/360

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