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