Subtract 12/80 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 12/80
7/3 - 12/80 is 131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
7/3 = 7 × 80/3 × 80 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 36/240 = 560 - 36/240 = 524/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/60
- In mixed form: 211/60
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