Subtract 32/80 from 80/36
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 32/80
80/36 - 32/80 is 82/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
80/36 = 80 × 20/36 × 20 = 1600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
32/80 = 32 × 9/80 × 9 = 288/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/720 - 288/720 = 1600 - 288/720 = 1312/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/45
- In mixed form: 137/45
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