Subtract 28/30 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 28/30
80/24 - 28/30 is 12/5.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/120 - 112/120 = 400 - 112/120 = 288/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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