Subtract 5/4 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 1/4
20/15 - 5/4 is 1/12.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 75/60 = 80 - 75/60 = 5/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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