Subtract 16/4 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 4 0/4
20/28 - 16/4 is -23/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
20/28 = 20 × 1/28 × 1 = 20/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
16/4 = 16 × 7/4 × 7 = 112/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/28 - 112/28 = 20 - 112/28 = -92/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/7
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