Answers

Subtract 3/36 from 84/80

1^st number: 1 4/80, 2^nd number: 3/36

84/80 - 3/36 is 29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   3/36 = 3 × 20/36 × 20 = 60/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/720 - 60/720 = 756 - 60/720 = 696/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30

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