Subtract 49/16 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 3 1/16
20/2 - 49/16 is 111/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
20/2 = 20 × 8/2 × 8 = 160/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
49/16 = 49 × 1/16 × 1 = 49/16 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/16 - 49/16 = 160 - 49/16 = 111/16 - In mixed form: 615/16
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