Subtract 80/36 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 2 8/36
9/5 - 80/36 is -19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/180 - 400/180 = 324 - 400/180 = -76/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45
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