Subtract 18/16 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1 2/16
24/20 - 18/16 is 3/40.
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,
24/20 = 24 × 4/20 × 4 = 96/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/80 - 90/80 = 96 - 90/80 = 6/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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