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Subtract 7/16 from 20/5

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 7/16

20/5 - 7/16 is 57/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    20/5 = 20 × 16/5 × 16 = 320/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/80 - 35/80 = 320 - 35/80 = 285/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/16
  6. In mixed form: 39/16

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