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Subtract 2/15 from 12/80

12/80 - 2/15 is 1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/240 - 32/240 = 36 - 32/240 = 4/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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