Subtract 3/80 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 3/80
98/8 - 3/80 is 977/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
98/8 = 98 × 10/8 × 10 = 980/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/80 - 3/80 = 980 - 3/80 = 977/80 - In mixed form: 1217/80
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