Answers

Subtract 20/16 from 10/5

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

10/5 - 20/16 is 3/4.

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,
   10/5 = 10 × 16/5 × 16 = 160/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/80 - 100/80 = 160 - 100/80 = 60/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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