Subtract 14/80 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 14/80
12/9 - 14/80 is 139/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
12/9 = 12 × 80/9 × 80 = 960/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/720 - 126/720 = 960 - 126/720 = 834/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/120
- In mixed form: 119/120
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