Subtract 7/60 from 1/80
1/80 - 7/60 is -5/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/240 - 28/240 = 3 - 28/240 = -25/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48
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