Subtract 3/80 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3/80
16/12 - 3/80 is 311/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
16/12 = 16 × 20/12 × 20 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 9/240 = 320 - 9/240 = 311/240 - In mixed form: 171/240
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