Subtract 2/12 from 90/80
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 2/12
90/80 - 2/12 is 23/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
2/12 = 2 × 20/12 × 20 = 40/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/240 - 40/240 = 270 - 40/240 = 230/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/24
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