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Subtract 63/16 from 10/20

1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 3 15/16

10/20 - 63/16 is -55/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    10/20 = 10 × 4/20 × 4 = 40/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/80 - 315/80 = 40 - 315/80 = -275/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16

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