Subtract 3/28 from 36/80
36/80 - 3/28 is 12/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
3/28 = 3 × 20/28 × 20 = 60/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/560 - 60/560 = 252 - 60/560 = 192/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35
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