Subtract 16/20 from 2/5
2/5 - 16/20 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
2/5 = 2 × 4/5 × 4 = 8/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
16/20 = 16 × 1/20 × 1 = 16/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/20 - 16/20 = 8 - 16/20 = -8/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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