Subtract 2/20 from 16/48
16/48 - 2/20 is 7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
16/48 = 16 × 5/48 × 5 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/240 - 24/240 = 80 - 24/240 = 56/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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