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Subtract 8/80 from 3/30

3/30 - 8/80 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    3/30 = 3 × 8/30 × 8 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/240 - 24/240 = 24 - 24/240 = 0/240
  5. The answer is 0

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