Subtract 27/30 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 27/30
80/24 - 27/30 is 73/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/120 - 108/120 = 400 - 108/120 = 292/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
- In mixed form: 213/30
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