Subtract 3/7 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 3/7
80/36 - 3/7 is 113/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
80/36 = 80 × 7/36 × 7 = 560/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
3/7 = 3 × 36/7 × 36 = 108/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/252 - 108/252 = 560 - 108/252 = 452/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/63
- In mixed form: 150/63
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