Subtract 98/80 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 18/80
2/3 - 98/80 is -67/120.
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,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/240 - 294/240 = 160 - 294/240 = -134/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/120
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