Subtract 5/7 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 5/7
80/12 - 5/7 is 125/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
80/12 = 80 × 7/12 × 7 = 560/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
5/7 = 5 × 12/7 × 12 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/84 - 60/84 = 560 - 60/84 = 500/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
- In mixed form: 520/21
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