Subtract 12/80 from 4/84
4/84 - 12/80 is -43/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
4/84 = 4 × 20/84 × 20 = 80/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
12/80 = 12 × 21/80 × 21 = 252/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1680 - 252/1680 = 80 - 252/1680 = -172/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/420
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