Subtract 63/80 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 63/80
18/12 - 63/80 is 57/80.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 20/12 × 20 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/240 - 189/240 = 360 - 189/240 = 171/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/80
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