Subtract 2/5 from 60/80
60/80 - 2/5 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
60/80 = 60 × 1/80 × 1 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/80 - 32/80 = 60 - 32/80 = 28/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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