Subtract 7/80 from 18/24
18/24 - 7/80 is 53/80.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/240 - 21/240 = 180 - 21/240 = 159/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/80
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