Subtract 20/15 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 1 5/15
35/60 - 20/15 is -3/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
20/15 = 20 × 4/15 × 4 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 80/60 = 35 - 80/60 = -45/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4
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