Subtract 15/35 from 24/80
24/80 - 15/35 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/560 - 240/560 = 168 - 240/560 = -72/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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