Subtract 30/80 from 20/24
20/24 - 30/80 is 11/24.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 90/240 = 200 - 90/240 = 110/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24
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