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Subtract 45/80 from 2/24

2/24 - 45/80 is -23/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/240 - 135/240 = 20 - 135/240 = -115/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/48

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