Subtract 56/16 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 3 8/16
21/20 - 56/16 is -49/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
21/20 = 21 × 4/20 × 4 = 84/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/80 - 280/80 = 84 - 280/80 = -196/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/20
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