Subtract 60/8 from 2/20
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 7 4/8
2/20 - 60/8 is -37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
2/20 = 2 × 2/20 × 2 = 4/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
60/8 = 60 × 5/8 × 5 = 300/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/40 - 300/40 = 4 - 300/40 = -296/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/5
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