Subtract 8/30 from 81/36
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 8/30
81/36 - 8/30 is 119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/180 - 48/180 = 405 - 48/180 = 357/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/60
- In mixed form: 159/60
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