Subtract 12/80 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 12/80
21/2 - 12/80 is 207/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
21/2 = 21 × 40/2 × 40 = 840/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/80 - 12/80 = 840 - 12/80 = 828/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/20
- In mixed form: 107/20
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