Subtract 15/48 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 15/48
20/16 - 15/48 is 15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 15/48 = 60 - 15/48 = 45/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16
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