Subtract 1/3 from 8/20
8/20 - 1/3 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
1/3 = 1 × 20/3 × 20 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 20/60 = 24 - 20/60 = 4/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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