Subtract 18/80 from 10/15
10/15 - 18/80 is 53/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
10/15 = 10 × 16/15 × 16 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/240 - 54/240 = 160 - 54/240 = 106/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/120
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