Subtract 2/75 from 36/80
36/80 - 2/75 is 127/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
36/80 = 36 × 15/80 × 15 = 540/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/1200 - 32/1200 = 540 - 32/1200 = 508/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/300
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