Subtract 3/80 from 2/3
2/3 - 3/80 is 151/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
2/3 = 2 × 80/3 × 80 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/240 - 9/240 = 160 - 9/240 = 151/240
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