Subtract 24/80 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 24/80
27/7 - 24/80 is 249/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
27/7 = 27 × 80/7 × 80 = 2160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/560 - 168/560 = 2160 - 168/560 = 1992/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 249/70
- In mixed form: 339/70
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