Subtract 12/80 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 12/80
12/5 - 12/80 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/80 - 12/80 = 192 - 12/80 = 180/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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