Subtract 12/90 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 12/90
80/15 - 12/90 is 26/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
80/15 = 80 × 6/15 × 6 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/90 - 12/90 = 480 - 12/90 = 468/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/5
- In mixed form: 51/5
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