Subtract 9/20 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 9/20
80/15 - 9/20 is 293/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
80/15 = 80 × 4/15 × 4 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/60 - 27/60 = 320 - 27/60 = 293/60 - In mixed form: 453/60
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