Subtract 24/80 from 8/28
8/28 - 24/80 is -1/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
8/28 = 8 × 20/28 × 20 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 168/560 = 160 - 168/560 = -8/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70
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