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Subtract 35/80 from 12/6

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 35/80

12/6 - 35/80 is 25/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    12/6 = 12 × 40/6 × 40 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/240 - 105/240 = 480 - 105/240 = 375/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/16
  6. In mixed form: 19/16

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