Subtract 10/80 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 10/80
70/36 - 10/80 is 131/72.
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,
70/36 = 70 × 20/36 × 20 = 1400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/720 - 90/720 = 1400 - 90/720 = 1310/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/72
- In mixed form: 159/72
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