Subtract 6/24 from 7/80
7/80 - 6/24 is -13/80.
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,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
6/24 = 6 × 10/24 × 10 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/240 - 60/240 = 21 - 60/240 = -39/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/80
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