Subtract 5/36 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 5/36
80/24 - 5/36 is 115/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/72 - 10/72 = 240 - 10/72 = 230/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/36
- In mixed form: 37/36
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