Subtract 5/20 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 5/20
16/9 - 5/20 is 55/36.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/180 - 45/180 = 320 - 45/180 = 275/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
- In mixed form: 119/36
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