Subtract 12/45 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 12/45
80/12 - 12/45 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
80/12 = 80 × 15/12 × 15 = 1200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/180 - 48/180 = 1200 - 48/180 = 1152/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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