Subtract 21/24 from 2/80
2/80 - 21/24 is -17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 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 24 × 10 = 240,
21/24 = 21 × 10/24 × 10 = 210/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/240 - 210/240 = 6 - 210/240 = -204/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20
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