Subtract 12/60 from 75/80
75/80 - 12/60 is 59/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/240 - 48/240 = 225 - 48/240 = 177/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/80
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