Subtract 3/90 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 3/90
80/12 - 3/90 is 199/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/180 - 6/180 = 1200 - 6/180 = 1194/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/30
- In mixed form: 619/30
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