Subtract 80/24 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 3 8/24
20/35 - 80/24 is -58/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
20/35 = 20 × 24/35 × 24 = 480/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/840 - 2800/840 = 480 - 2800/840 = -2320/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/21
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