Subtract 24/80 from 3/24
3/24 - 24/80 is -7/40.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 10/24 × 10 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/240 - 72/240 = 30 - 72/240 = -42/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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