Subtract 21/20 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 1/20
15/3 - 21/20 is 79/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
15/3 = 15 × 20/3 × 20 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 63/60 = 300 - 63/60 = 237/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
- In mixed form: 319/20
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