Subtract 12/80 from 8/72
8/72 - 12/80 is -7/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
8/72 = 8 × 10/72 × 10 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/720 - 108/720 = 80 - 108/720 = -28/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/180
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