Subtract 80/36 from 9/10
1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 2 8/36
9/10 - 80/36 is -119/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 400/180 = 162 - 400/180 = -238/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/90
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