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Subtract 4/20 from 16/7

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 4/20

16/7 - 4/20 is 73/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    16/7 = 16 × 20/7 × 20 = 320/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/140 - 28/140 = 320 - 28/140 = 292/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/35
  6. In mixed form: 23/35

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