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Subtract 14/24 from 30/80

30/80 - 14/24 is -5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    14/24 = 14 × 10/24 × 10 = 140/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/240 - 140/240 = 90 - 140/240 = -50/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24

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