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Subtract 10/80 from 8/12

8/12 - 10/80 is 13/24.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 20/12 × 20 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/240 - 30/240 = 160 - 30/240 = 130/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/24

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