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Subtract 60/20 from 16/3

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 3 0/20

16/3 - 60/20 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/60 - 180/60 = 320 - 180/60 = 140/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  6. In mixed form: 21/3

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