Subtract 1/15 from 4/80
4/80 - 1/15 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
1/15 = 1 × 16/15 × 16 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 16/240 = 12 - 16/240 = -4/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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