Subtract 20/16 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/16
18/3 - 20/16 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
18/3 = 18 × 16/3 × 16 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/48 - 60/48 = 288 - 60/48 = 228/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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