Subtract 8/80 from 6/12
6/12 - 8/80 is 2/5.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/240 - 24/240 = 120 - 24/240 = 96/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5
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