Subtract 63/80 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 63/80
72/6 - 63/80 is 897/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
72/6 = 72 × 40/6 × 40 = 2880/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/240 - 189/240 = 2880 - 189/240 = 2691/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 897/80
- In mixed form: 1117/80
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