Subtract 5/80 from 7/20
7/20 - 5/80 is 23/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
7/20 = 7 × 4/20 × 4 = 28/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/80 - 5/80 = 28 - 5/80 = 23/80
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