Subtract 10/36 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 10/36
80/15 - 10/36 is 91/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
80/15 = 80 × 12/15 × 12 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/180 - 50/180 = 960 - 50/180 = 910/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/18
- In mixed form: 51/18
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