Subtract 80/56 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 24/56
35/12 - 80/56 is 125/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
80/56 = 80 × 3/56 × 3 = 240/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/168 - 240/168 = 490 - 240/168 = 250/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/84
- In mixed form: 141/84
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