Subtract 63/80 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 63/80
50/12 - 63/80 is 811/240.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 20/12 × 20 = 1000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/240 - 189/240 = 1000 - 189/240 = 811/240 - In mixed form: 391/240
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