Subtract 12/80 from 3/15
3/15 - 12/80 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
3/15 = 3 × 16/15 × 16 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/240 - 36/240 = 48 - 36/240 = 12/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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