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Subtract 27/80 from 90/24

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 27/80

90/24 - 27/80 is 273/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    90/24 = 90 × 10/24 × 10 = 900/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/240 - 81/240 = 900 - 81/240 = 819/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 273/80
  6. In mixed form: 333/80

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