Subtract 9/7 from 16/20
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 2/7
16/20 - 9/7 is -17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
9/7 = 9 × 20/7 × 20 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/140 - 180/140 = 112 - 180/140 = -68/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/35
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