Subtract 80/15 from 8/20
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 5 5/15
8/20 - 80/15 is -74/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
80/15 = 80 × 4/15 × 4 = 320/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 320/60 = 24 - 320/60 = -296/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/15
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