Subtract 16/20 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/20
15/6 - 16/20 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 48/60 = 150 - 48/60 = 102/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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