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Subtract 80/5 from 2/20

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 16 0/5

2/20 - 80/5 is -159/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    80/5 = 80 × 4/5 × 4 = 320/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/20 - 320/20 = 2 - 320/20 = -318/20
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/10

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