Subtract 15/35 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 15/35
80/20 - 15/35 is 25/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 60/140 = 560 - 60/140 = 500/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
- In mixed form: 34/7
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