Subtract 96/60 from 3/80
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 1 36/60
3/80 - 96/60 is -25/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/240 - 384/240 = 9 - 384/240 = -375/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/16
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