Subtract 40/20 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 0/20
15/8 - 40/20 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
40/20 = 40 × 2/20 × 2 = 80/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/40 - 80/40 = 75 - 80/40 = -5/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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