Subtract 7/80 from 36/90
36/90 - 7/80 is 5/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/720 - 63/720 = 288 - 63/720 = 225/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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