Subtract 15/25 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 15/25
80/24 - 15/25 is 41/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
80/24 = 80 × 25/24 × 25 = 2000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
15/25 = 15 × 24/25 × 24 = 360/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/600 - 360/600 = 2000 - 360/600 = 1640/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/15
- In mixed form: 211/15
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