Subtract 10/80 from 4/12
4/12 - 10/80 is 5/24.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 20/12 × 20 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/240 - 30/240 = 80 - 30/240 = 50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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