Subtract 8/20 from 10/80
10/80 - 8/20 is -11/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 32/80 = 10 - 32/80 = -22/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40
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