Subtract 2/80 from 5/24
5/24 - 2/80 is 11/60.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 10/24 × 10 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/240 - 6/240 = 50 - 6/240 = 44/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/60
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