Subtract 9/80 from 10/12
1012 - 980 is 173240.
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,
1012 = 10 × 2012 × 20 = 200240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
980 = 9 × 380 × 3 = 27240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200240 - 27240 = 200 - 27240 = 173240
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