Subtract 16/20 from 20/24
20/24 - 16/20 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
16/20 = 16 × 6/20 × 6 = 96/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/120 - 96/120 = 100 - 96/120 = 4/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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