Subtract 36/80 from 10/12
10/12 - 36/80 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 108/240 = 200 - 108/240 = 92/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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