Subtract 21/80 from 12/35
12/35 - 21/80 is 9/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/560 - 147/560 = 192 - 147/560 = 45/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112
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