Subtract 15/20 from 80/35
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 15/20
80/35 - 15/20 is 43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
80/35 = 80 × 4/35 × 4 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/140 - 105/140 = 320 - 105/140 = 215/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/28
- In mixed form: 115/28
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