Subtract 8/80 from 7/36
7/36 - 8/80 is 17/180.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 20/36 × 20 = 140/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/720 - 72/720 = 140 - 72/720 = 68/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/180
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