Subtract 27/24 from 1/80
1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 1 3/24
1/80 - 27/24 is -89/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
27/24 = 27 × 10/24 × 10 = 270/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/240 - 270/240 = 3 - 270/240 = -267/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/80
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