Subtract 15/80 from 8/10
8/10 - 15/80 is 49/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/80 - 15/80 = 64 - 15/80 = 49/80
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