Subtract 5/12 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 5/12
80/10 - 5/12 is 91/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
80/10 = 80 × 6/10 × 6 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/60 - 25/60 = 480 - 25/60 = 455/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/12
- In mixed form: 77/12
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