Subtract 14/16 from 16/20
16/20 - 14/16 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
16/20 = 16 × 4/20 × 4 = 64/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/80 - 70/80 = 64 - 70/80 = -6/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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