Subtract 12/80 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 12/80
72/9 - 12/80 is 157/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
72/9 = 72 × 80/9 × 80 = 5760/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5760/720 - 108/720 = 5760 - 108/720 = 5652/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/20
- In mixed form: 717/20
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