Subtract 10/80 from 16/12, Solve 1 4/12

Subtract 10/80 from 16/12

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 10/80

16/12 - 10/80 is 29/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
16/12 = 16 × 20/12 × 20 = 320/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 30/240 = 320 - 30/240 = 290/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24

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