Subtract 12/80 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 12/80
6/4 - 12/80 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
6/4 = 6 × 20/4 × 20 = 120/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/80 - 12/80 = 120 - 12/80 = 108/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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