Subtract 21/20 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 1/20
16/3 - 21/20 is 257/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/60 - 63/60 = 320 - 63/60 = 257/60 - In mixed form: 417/60
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