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Subtract 7/16 from 10/20

10/20 - 7/16 is 1/16.

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,
   7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/80 - 35/80 = 40 - 35/80 = 5/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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