Subtract 10/36 from 80/18
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 10/36
80/18 - 10/36 is 25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
80/18 = 80 × 2/18 × 2 = 160/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/36 - 10/36 = 160 - 10/36 = 150/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
- In mixed form: 41/6
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