Subtract 8/12 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8/12
4012 - 812 is 83.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Subtract the two fractions:
4012 - 812 = 40 - 812 = 3212 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83
- In mixed form: 223
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