Subtract 9/80 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 9/80
36/20 - 9/80 is 27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
36/20 = 36 × 4/20 × 4 = 144/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/80 - 9/80 = 144 - 9/80 = 135/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
- In mixed form: 111/16
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