Can someone do an explanation on how to solve 15/20 - 3/20 in simplest form

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asked Oct 15, 2021 12.8k views

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Anusha Hrithi · Answer 1 · 2021-10-20T22:21:38+0000

Answer:

3/5

Explanation:

Since both 15/20 and 3/20 have a common denominator you just subtract 3 from 15 and you get 12/20

Since both sides can be further divided by 4, you get 12÷4/20÷4 which equals

3/5 which cannot be further simplified