Subtract 1/80 from 1/24
1/24 - 1/80 is 7/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
1/24 = 1 × 10/24 × 10 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/240 - 3/240 = 10 - 3/240 = 7/240
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