Subtract 2/80 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2/80
15/4 - 2/80 is 149/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
15/4 = 15 × 20/4 × 20 = 300/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/80 - 2/80 = 300 - 2/80 = 298/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/40
- In mixed form: 329/40
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