Subtract 3/6 from 20/80
20/80 - 3/6 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
3/6 = 3 × 40/6 × 40 = 120/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 120/240 = 60 - 120/240 = -60/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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