Subtract 3/80 from 21/24
21/24 - 3/80 is 67/80.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 10/24 × 10 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 9/240 = 210 - 9/240 = 201/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/80
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