Subtract 12/6 from 3/80
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 0/6
3/80 - 12/6 is -157/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
12/6 = 12 × 40/6 × 40 = 480/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/240 - 480/240 = 9 - 480/240 = -471/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/80
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