Subtract 16/9 from 16/20
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 7/9
16/20 - 16/9 is -44/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 320/180 = 144 - 320/180 = -176/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/45
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