Subtract 28/36 from 54/80
54/80 - 28/36 is -37/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
54/80 = 54 × 9/80 × 9 = 486/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
28/36 = 28 × 20/36 × 20 = 560/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/720 - 560/720 = 486 - 560/720 = -74/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/360
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