Subtract 16/10 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 6/10
20/16 - 16/10 is -7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/80 - 128/80 = 100 - 128/80 = -28/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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