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Subtract 1/80 from 36/30

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1/80

36/30 - 1/80 is 19/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/240 - 3/240 = 288 - 3/240 = 285/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/16
  6. In mixed form: 13/16

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