Subtract 30/36 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 30/36
80/35 - 30/36 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
80/35 = 80 × 36/35 × 36 = 2880/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
30/36 = 30 × 35/36 × 35 = 1050/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/1260 - 1050/1260 = 2880 - 1050/1260 = 1830/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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