Subtract 12/80 from 56/7
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 12/80
56/7 - 12/80 is 157/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
56/7 = 56 × 80/7 × 80 = 4480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/560 - 84/560 = 4480 - 84/560 = 4396/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/20
- In mixed form: 717/20
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