Subtract 10/20 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 10/20
16/9 - 10/20 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/180 - 90/180 = 320 - 90/180 = 230/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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