Subtract 1/75 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1/75
80/12 - 1/75 is 499/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/300 - 4/300 = 2000 - 4/300 = 1996/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/75
- In mixed form: 649/75
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