Subtract 8/15 from 5/20
5/20 - 8/15 is -17/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 32/60 = 15 - 32/60 = -17/60
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