Subtract 2/60 from 2/80
2/80 - 2/60 is -1/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/240 - 8/240 = 6 - 8/240 = -2/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/120
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