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