Subtract 12/7 from 10/80
1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 1 5/7
10/80 - 12/7 is -89/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
12/7 = 12 × 80/7 × 80 = 960/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/560 - 960/560 = 70 - 960/560 = -890/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/56
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