Subtract 16/4 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 4 0/4
80/12 - 16/4 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
80/12 = 80 × 1/12 × 1 = 80/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/12 - 48/12 = 80 - 48/12 = 32/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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