Subtract 70/12 from 80/5
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 5 10/12
80/5 - 70/12 is 61/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
80/5 = 80 × 12/5 × 12 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/60 - 350/60 = 960 - 350/60 = 610/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/6
- In mixed form: 101/6
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