Subtract 3/24 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 3/24
80/9 - 3/24 is 631/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
80/9 = 80 × 8/9 × 8 = 640/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/72 - 9/72 = 640 - 9/72 = 631/72 - In mixed form: 855/72
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