Subtract 42/80 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 42/80
30/12 - 42/80 is 79/40.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 20/12 × 20 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/240 - 126/240 = 600 - 126/240 = 474/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/40
- In mixed form: 139/40
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