Subtract 72/80 from 7/12
7/12 - 72/80 is -19/60.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 20/12 × 20 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/240 - 216/240 = 140 - 216/240 = -76/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/60
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