Subtract 15/4 from 6/80
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 3 3/4
6/80 - 15/4 is -147/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 4 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
15/4 = 15 × 20/4 × 20 = 300/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/80 - 300/80 = 6 - 300/80 = -294/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -147/40
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