Subtract 36/7 from 54/80
1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 5 1/7
54/80 - 36/7 is -1251/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
36/7 = 36 × 80/7 × 80 = 2880/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/560 - 2880/560 = 378 - 2880/560 = -2502/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1251/280
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