Subtract 10/16 from 28/20
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 10/16
28/20 - 10/16 is 31/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
28/20 = 28 × 4/20 × 4 = 112/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/80 - 50/80 = 112 - 50/80 = 62/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/40
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