Subtract 6/10 from 36/80
36/80 - 6/10 is -3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/80 - 48/80 = 36 - 48/80 = -12/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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