Subtract 50/80 from 8/12
8/12 - 50/80 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
8/12 = 8 × 20/12 × 20 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/240 - 150/240 = 160 - 150/240 = 10/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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