Subtract 84/80 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 4/80
12/30 - 84/80 is -13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/240 - 252/240 = 96 - 252/240 = -156/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20
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