Subtract 3/30 from 25/80
25/80 - 3/30 is 17/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/240 - 24/240 = 75 - 24/240 = 51/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/80
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