Subtract 48/9 from 16/20
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 5 3/9
16/20 - 48/9 is -68/15.
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,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 960/180 = 144 - 960/180 = -816/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/15
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