Subtract 15/60 from 80/90
80/90 - 15/60 is 23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
80/90 = 80 × 2/90 × 2 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 45/180 = 160 - 45/180 = 115/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36
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