Subtract 72/80 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 72/80
12/6 - 72/80 is 11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
12/6 = 12 × 40/6 × 40 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 216/240 = 480 - 216/240 = 264/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
- In mixed form: 11/10
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