Subtract 3/16 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 3/16
20/7 - 3/16 is 299/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
20/7 = 20 × 16/7 × 16 = 320/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/112 - 21/112 = 320 - 21/112 = 299/112 - In mixed form: 275/112
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