Subtract 4/15 from 5/80
5/80 - 4/15 is -49/240.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/240 - 64/240 = 15 - 64/240 = -49/240
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