Subtract 25/80 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 25/80
70/36 - 25/80 is 235/144.
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,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/720 - 225/720 = 1400 - 225/720 = 1175/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/144
- In mixed form: 191/144
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