Subtract 5/40 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 5/40
20/15 - 5/40 is 29/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 15/120 = 160 - 15/120 = 145/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/24
- In mixed form: 15/24
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