Subtract 4/80 from 1/30
1/30 - 4/80 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
1/30 = 1 × 8/30 × 8 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/240 - 12/240 = 8 - 12/240 = -4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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