Subtract 5/80 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 5/80
40/12 - 5/80 is 157/48.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 20/12 × 20 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/240 - 15/240 = 800 - 15/240 = 785/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/48
- In mixed form: 313/48
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