Subtract 5/80 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 5/80
12/9 - 5/80 is 61/48.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/720 - 45/720 = 960 - 45/720 = 915/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
- In mixed form: 113/48
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