Subtract 12/80 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 12/80
24/6 - 12/80 is 77/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
24/6 = 24 × 40/6 × 40 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/240 - 36/240 = 960 - 36/240 = 924/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/20
- In mixed form: 317/20
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