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Subtract 9/80 from 20/15

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 9/80

20/15 - 9/80 is 293/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    20/15 = 20 × 16/15 × 16 = 320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/240 - 27/240 = 320 - 27/240 = 293/240
  5. In mixed form: 153/240

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