Subtract 10/80 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 10/80
36/18 - 10/80 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
36/18 = 36 × 40/18 × 40 = 1440/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/720 - 90/720 = 1440 - 90/720 = 1350/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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