Subtract 40/80 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 40/80
70/12 - 40/80 is 16/3.
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,
70/12 = 70 × 20/12 × 20 = 1400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/240 - 120/240 = 1400 - 120/240 = 1280/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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