Subtract 15/25 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 15/25
80/20 - 15/25 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
80/20 = 80 × 5/20 × 5 = 400/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/100 - 60/100 = 400 - 60/100 = 340/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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