Subtract 18/20 from 12/80
12/80 - 18/20 is -3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/80 - 72/80 = 12 - 72/80 = -60/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4
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