Subtract 12/80 from 4/24
4/24 - 12/80 is 1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
4/24 = 4 × 10/24 × 10 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 36/240 = 40 - 36/240 = 4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60
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