Subtract 12/8 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 1 4/8
80/15 - 12/8 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
80/15 = 80 × 8/15 × 8 = 640/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/120 - 180/120 = 640 - 180/120 = 460/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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