Subtract 49/80 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 49/80
84/24 - 49/80 is 231/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
84/24 = 84 × 10/24 × 10 = 840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/240 - 147/240 = 840 - 147/240 = 693/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 231/80
- In mixed form: 271/80
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