Subtract 20/28 from 15/80
15/80 - 20/28 is -59/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
20/28 = 20 × 20/28 × 20 = 400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/560 - 400/560 = 105 - 400/560 = -295/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/112
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