Subtract 2/4 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 2/4
80/36 - 2/4 is 31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
80/36 = 80 × 1/36 × 1 = 80/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/36 - 18/36 = 80 - 18/36 = 62/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
- In mixed form: 113/18
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