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Subtract 7/80 from 7/60

7/60 - 7/80 is 7/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/240 - 21/240 = 28 - 21/240 = 7/240

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