Subtract 1/5 from 8/12
8/12 - 1/5 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
1/5 = 1 × 12/5 × 12 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 12/60 = 40 - 12/60 = 28/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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