Subtract 70/15 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 4 10/15
20/8 - 70/15 is -13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 560/120 = 300 - 560/120 = -260/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6
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