Subtract 12/80 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 12/80
45/35 - 12/80 is 159/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/560 - 84/560 = 720 - 84/560 = 636/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/140
- In mixed form: 119/140
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