Subtract 3/16 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 3/16
25/20 - 3/16 is 17/16.
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,
25/20 = 25 × 4/20 × 4 = 100/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/80 - 15/80 = 100 - 15/80 = 85/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
- In mixed form: 11/16
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