Subtract 10/80 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 10/80
35/20 - 10/80 is 13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
35/20 = 35 × 4/20 × 4 = 140/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/80 - 10/80 = 140 - 10/80 = 130/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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