Subtract 18/80 from 5/36
5/36 - 18/80 is -31/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
5/36 = 5 × 20/36 × 20 = 100/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/720 - 162/720 = 100 - 162/720 = -62/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/360
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