Subtract 36/16 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 2 4/16
80/12 - 36/16 is 53/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
80/12 = 80 × 4/12 × 4 = 320/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
36/16 = 36 × 3/16 × 3 = 108/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/48 - 108/48 = 320 - 108/48 = 212/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
- In mixed form: 45/12
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