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Subtract 1/15 from 80/36

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 1/15

80/36 - 1/15 is 97/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/180 - 12/180 = 400 - 12/180 = 388/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/45
  6. In mixed form: 27/45

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