Subtract 8/20 from 15/21
15/21 - 8/20 is 11/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
15/21 = 15 × 20/21 × 20 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/420 - 168/420 = 300 - 168/420 = 132/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/35
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