Subtract 80/12 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 6 8/12
40/5 - 80/12 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 400/60 = 480 - 400/60 = 80/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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