Subtract 48/20 from 16/18
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 2 8/20
16/18 - 48/20 is -68/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
16/18 = 16 × 10/18 × 10 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 432/180 = 160 - 432/180 = -272/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/45
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