Subtract 8/81 from 12/80
12/80 - 8/81 is 83/1620.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
12/80 = 12 × 81/80 × 81 = 972/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
8/81 = 8 × 80/81 × 80 = 640/6480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/6480 - 640/6480 = 972 - 640/6480 = 332/6480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/1620
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