Subtract 2/20 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 2/20
75/15 - 2/20 is 49/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 6/60 = 300 - 6/60 = 294/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
- In mixed form: 49/10
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