Subtract 1/80 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1/80
72 - 180 is 27980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
72 = 7 × 402 × 40 = 28080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
180 = 1 × 180 × 1 = 180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28080 - 180 = 280 - 180 = 27980 - In mixed form: 33980
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