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Subtract 24/80 from 3/25

3/25 - 24/80 is -9/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    3/25 = 3 × 16/25 × 16 = 48/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    24/80 = 24 × 5/80 × 5 = 120/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/400 - 120/400 = 48 - 120/400 = -72/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50

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