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Subtract 8/80 from 75/60

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 8/80

75/60 - 8/80 is 23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    75/60 = 75 × 4/60 × 4 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/240 - 24/240 = 300 - 24/240 = 276/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
  6. In mixed form: 13/20

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