Subtract 20/30 from 4/15
4/15 - 20/30 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/30 - 20/30 = 8 - 20/30 = -12/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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