Subtract 75/20 from 16/3
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 3 15/20
16/3 - 75/20 is 19/12.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/60 - 225/60 = 320 - 225/60 = 95/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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