Subtract 75/80 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 75/80
90/35 - 75/80 is 183/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
90/35 = 90 × 16/35 × 16 = 1440/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/560 - 525/560 = 1440 - 525/560 = 915/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/112
- In mixed form: 171/112
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