Subtract 45/60 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 45/60
80/24 - 45/60 is 31/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/120 - 90/120 = 400 - 90/120 = 310/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
- In mixed form: 27/12
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