Subtract 7/80 from 24/10
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 7/80
24/10 - 7/80 is 37/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
24/10 = 24 × 8/10 × 8 = 192/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
7/80 = 7 × 1/80 × 1 = 7/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/80 - 7/80 = 192 - 7/80 = 185/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
- In mixed form: 25/16
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