Subtract 75/16 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 4 11/16
20/3 - 75/16 is 95/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
20/3 = 20 × 16/3 × 16 = 320/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
75/16 = 75 × 3/16 × 3 = 225/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/48 - 225/48 = 320 - 225/48 = 95/48 - In mixed form: 147/48
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