Subtract 16/18 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 16/18
20/8 - 16/18 is 29/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 64/72 = 180 - 64/72 = 116/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/18
- In mixed form: 111/18
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