Subtract 4/20 from 2/16
2/16 - 4/20 is -3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
4/20 = 4 × 4/20 × 4 = 16/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/80 - 16/80 = 10 - 16/80 = -6/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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