Subtract 5/20 from 35/80
35/80 - 5/20 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
5/20 = 5 × 4/20 × 4 = 20/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/80 - 20/80 = 35 - 20/80 = 15/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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