Subtract 15/36 from 20/80
20/80 - 15/36 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
15/36 = 15 × 20/36 × 20 = 300/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/720 - 300/720 = 180 - 300/720 = -120/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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