Subtract 16/20 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 16/20
10/4 - 16/20 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
10/4 = 10 × 5/4 × 5 = 50/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
16/20 = 16 × 1/20 × 1 = 16/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/20 - 16/20 = 50 - 16/20 = 34/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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