Subtract 16/5 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 3 1/5
20/6 - 16/5 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
16/5 = 16 × 6/5 × 6 = 96/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/30 - 96/30 = 100 - 96/30 = 4/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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