Subtract 12/80 from 2/35
2/35 - 12/80 is -13/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/560 - 84/560 = 32 - 84/560 = -52/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/140
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