Subtract 20/10 from 80/75
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 2 0/10
80/75 - 20/10 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/150 - 300/150 = 160 - 300/150 = -140/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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