Subtract 15/80 from 8/24
8/24 - 15/80 is 7/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
8/24 = 8 × 10/24 × 10 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/240 - 45/240 = 80 - 45/240 = 35/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48
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