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Subtract 5/80 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5/80

70/12 - 5/80 is 277/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    70/12 = 70 × 20/12 × 20 = 1400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/240 - 15/240 = 1400 - 15/240 = 1385/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/48
  6. In mixed form: 537/48

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