Subtract 32/80 from 28/24
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 32/80
28/24 - 32/80 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
28/24 = 28 × 10/24 × 10 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/240 - 96/240 = 280 - 96/240 = 184/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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