Subtract 2/4 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 2/4
20/15 - 2/4 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
20/15 = 20 × 4/15 × 4 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 30/60 = 80 - 30/60 = 50/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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