Subtract 35/18 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 1 17/18
80/24 - 35/18 is 25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
80/24 = 80 × 3/24 × 3 = 240/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/72 - 140/72 = 240 - 140/72 = 100/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
- In mixed form: 17/18
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