Subtract 10/25 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 10/25
80/36 - 10/25 is 82/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
10/25 = 10 × 36/25 × 36 = 360/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/900 - 360/900 = 2000 - 360/900 = 1640/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/45
- In mixed form: 137/45
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