Subtract 20/15 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/15
40/3 - 20/15 is 12/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
40/3 = 40 × 5/3 × 5 = 200/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
20/15 = 20 × 1/15 × 1 = 20/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/15 - 20/15 = 200 - 20/15 = 180/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/1
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