Subtract 42/80 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 42/80
24/9 - 42/80 is 257/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
42/80 = 42 × 9/80 × 9 = 378/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/720 - 378/720 = 1920 - 378/720 = 1542/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/120
- In mixed form: 217/120
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