Subtract 24/80 from 20/24
20/24 - 24/80 is 8/15.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 10/24 × 10 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 72/240 = 200 - 72/240 = 128/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15
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