Subtract 72/20 from 1/16
1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 3 12/20
1/16 - 72/20 is -283/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
72/20 = 72 × 4/20 × 4 = 288/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/80 - 288/80 = 5 - 288/80 = -283/80
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