Subtract 2/6 from 16/20
16/20 - 2/6 is 7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 20/60 = 48 - 20/60 = 28/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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