Subtract 3/60 from 9/80
9/80 - 3/60 is 1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/240 - 12/240 = 27 - 12/240 = 15/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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