Subtract 15/10 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 5/10
6/20 - 15/10 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
15/10 = 15 × 2/10 × 2 = 30/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/20 - 30/20 = 6 - 30/20 = -24/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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