Answers

Subtract 20/5 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

16/4 - 20/5 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   16/4 = 16 × 5/4 × 5 = 80/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   20/5 = 20 × 4/5 × 4 = 80/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/20 - 80/20 = 80 - 80/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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