Subtract 3/12 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 3/12
80/30 - 3/12 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
80/30 = 80 × 2/30 × 2 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 15/60 = 160 - 15/60 = 145/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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