Subtract 6/40 from 80/12
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 6/40
80/12 - 6/40 is 391/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
80/12 = 80 × 10/12 × 10 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 18/120 = 800 - 18/120 = 782/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/60
- In mixed form: 631/60
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