Subtract 9/80 from 2/24
2/24 - 9/80 is -7/240.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/240 - 27/240 = 20 - 27/240 = -7/240
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