Subtract 42/80 from 4/24
4/24 - 42/80 is -43/120.
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,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/240 - 126/240 = 40 - 126/240 = -86/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/120
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