Subtract 14/80 from 12/2, Solve 6 0/2

Subtract 14/80 from 12/2

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/80

12/2 - 14/80 is 233/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
12/2 = 12 × 40/2 × 40 = 480/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
14/80 = 14 × 1/80 × 1 = 14/80
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/80 - 14/80 = 480 - 14/80 = 466/80
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/40
In mixed form: 533/40

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