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Subtract 54/12 from 2/80

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 4 6/12

2/80 - 54/12 is -179/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    54/12 = 54 × 20/12 × 20 = 1080/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/240 - 1080/240 = 6 - 1080/240 = -1074/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/40

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