Subtract 45/80 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 45/80
72/2 - 45/80 is 567/16.
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,
72/2 = 72 × 40/2 × 40 = 2880/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/80 - 45/80 = 2880 - 45/80 = 2835/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/16
- In mixed form: 357/16
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