Subtract 15/80 from 24/35
24/35 - 15/80 is 279/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/560 - 105/560 = 384 - 105/560 = 279/560
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