Subtract 5/24 from 14/80
14/80 - 5/24 is -1/30.
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,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
5/24 = 5 × 10/24 × 10 = 50/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/240 - 50/240 = 42 - 50/240 = -8/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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