Subtract 18/80 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 18/80
80/10 - 18/80 is 311/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
80/10 = 80 × 8/10 × 8 = 640/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/80 - 18/80 = 640 - 18/80 = 622/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/40
- In mixed form: 731/40
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