Solve the following: $\frac{-3}{8} -(\frac{-6}{20})$

Given: $\frac{-3}{8} -(\frac{-6}{20})$

To do: Solve the given expression.

Solution:   $\frac{-3}{8} -(\frac{-6}{20})$

[Open the bracket]

= $\frac{-3}{8} +\frac{6}{20}$

LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

=$\frac{-3\times5+6\times2}{40}$

=$\frac{-15+12}{40}$

=$\frac{3}{40}$

Therefore, the solution is $\frac{3}{40}$

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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