Subtract 18/24 from 3/80
3/80 - 18/24 is -57/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/240 - 180/240 = 9 - 180/240 = -171/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/80
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