Subtract 72/80 from 24/3
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 72/80
24/3 - 72/80 is 71/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
24/3 = 24 × 80/3 × 80 = 1920/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/240 - 216/240 = 1920 - 216/240 = 1704/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/10
- In mixed form: 71/10
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