Subtract 9/16 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 9/16
20/10 - 9/16 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
20/10 = 20 × 8/10 × 8 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/80 - 45/80 = 160 - 45/80 = 115/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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