Subtract 1/12 from 1/80
1/80 - 1/12 is -17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
1/12 = 1 × 20/12 × 20 = 20/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/240 - 20/240 = 3 - 20/240 = -17/240
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