Subtract 1/5 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 1/5
80/36 - 1/5 is 91/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/180 - 36/180 = 400 - 36/180 = 364/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/45
- In mixed form: 21/45
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