Subtract 20/15 from 8/10
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 1 5/15
8/10 - 20/15 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
20/15 = 20 × 2/15 × 2 = 40/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/30 - 40/30 = 24 - 40/30 = -16/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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