Subtract 14/96 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 14/96
80/12 - 14/96 is 313/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
80/12 = 80 × 8/12 × 8 = 640/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/96 - 14/96 = 640 - 14/96 = 626/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/48
- In mixed form: 625/48
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