Subtract 5/12 from 4/80
4/80 - 5/12 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
5/12 = 5 × 20/12 × 20 = 100/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 100/240 = 12 - 100/240 = -88/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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