Subtract 56/28 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 2 0/28
80/12 - 56/28 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
56/28 = 56 × 3/28 × 3 = 168/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/84 - 168/84 = 560 - 168/84 = 392/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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