Subtract 16/80 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 16/80
16/12 - 16/80 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/240 - 48/240 = 320 - 48/240 = 272/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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