Subtract 3/90 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 3/90
80/24 - 3/90 is 33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
80/24 = 80 × 15/24 × 15 = 1200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/360 - 12/360 = 1200 - 12/360 = 1188/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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