Subtract 80/12 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 6 8/12
16/5 - 80/12 is -52/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/60 - 400/60 = 192 - 400/60 = -208/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/15
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