Subtract 10/36 from 80/54
1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 10/36
80/54 - 10/36 is 65/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
80/54 = 80 × 2/54 × 2 = 160/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/108 - 30/108 = 160 - 30/108 = 130/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/54
- In mixed form: 111/54
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