Subtract 14/15 from 12/80
12/80 - 14/15 is -47/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
14/15 = 14 × 16/15 × 16 = 224/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/240 - 224/240 = 36 - 224/240 = -188/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/60
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