Subtract 20/80 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 20/80
70/18 - 20/80 is 131/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
70/18 = 70 × 40/18 × 40 = 2800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/720 - 180/720 = 2800 - 180/720 = 2620/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/36
- In mixed form: 323/36
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