Subtract 12/48 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 12/48
80/8 - 12/48 is 39/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
80/8 = 80 × 6/8 × 6 = 480/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/48 - 12/48 = 480 - 12/48 = 468/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/4
- In mixed form: 93/4
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