Subtract 42/30 from 3/80
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 1 12/30
3/80 - 42/30 is -109/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/240 - 336/240 = 9 - 336/240 = -327/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/80
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