Subtract 3/24 from 5/80
5/80 - 3/24 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
3/24 = 3 × 10/24 × 10 = 30/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 30/240 = 15 - 30/240 = -15/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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