Subtract 15/5 from 8/80
1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 3 0/5
8/80 - 15/5 is -29/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
15/5 = 15 × 16/5 × 16 = 240/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/80 - 240/80 = 8 - 240/80 = -232/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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