Subtract 9/80 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 9/80
36/30 - 9/80 is 87/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/240 - 27/240 = 288 - 27/240 = 261/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/80
- In mixed form: 17/80
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