Subtract 80/12 from 2/5
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 6 8/12
2/5 - 80/12 is -94/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 400/60 = 24 - 400/60 = -376/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/15
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