Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 16/5 from 2/20

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 3 1/5

2/20 - 16/5 is -31/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    16/5 = 16 × 4/5 × 4 = 64/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/20 - 64/20 = 2 - 64/20 = -62/20
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/10

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com