Subtract 9/80 from 20/16
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 9/80
20/16 - 9/80 is 91/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 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 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/80 - 9/80 = 100 - 9/80 = 91/80 - In mixed form: 111/80
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