Subtract 2/80 from 5/75
5/75 - 2/80 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
2/80 = 2 × 15/80 × 15 = 30/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1200 - 30/1200 = 80 - 30/1200 = 50/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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