Subtract 24/45 from 60/80
60/80 - 24/45 is 13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/720 - 384/720 = 540 - 384/720 = 156/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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