Subtract 40/80 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 40/80
80/12 - 40/80 is 37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
80/12 = 80 × 20/12 × 20 = 1600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/240 - 120/240 = 1600 - 120/240 = 1480/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/6
- In mixed form: 61/6
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