Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 3/15 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 3/15

20/4 - 3/15 is 24/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    20/4 = 20 × 15/4 × 15 = 300/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/60 - 12/60 = 300 - 12/60 = 288/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  6. In mixed form: 44/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com