Subtract 15/6 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 2 3/6
20/16 - 15/6 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 6 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 6 × 8 = 48,
15/6 = 15 × 8/6 × 8 = 120/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 120/48 = 60 - 120/48 = -60/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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