Subtract 12/42 from 7/80
7/80 - 12/42 is -111/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
7/80 = 7 × 21/80 × 21 = 147/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
12/42 = 12 × 40/42 × 40 = 480/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1680 - 480/1680 = 147 - 480/1680 = -333/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/560
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