Subtract 1/12 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 1/12
802 - 112 is 47912.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
802 = 80 × 62 × 6 = 48012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
112 = 1 × 112 × 1 = 112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48012 - 112 = 480 - 112 = 47912 - In mixed form: 391112
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