Subtract 98/80 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 1 18/80
36/15 - 98/80 is 47/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
36/15 = 36 × 16/15 × 16 = 576/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/240 - 294/240 = 576 - 294/240 = 282/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/40
- In mixed form: 17/40
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