Subtract 20/8 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2 4/8
30/15 - 20/8 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 300/120 = 240 - 300/120 = -60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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