Subtract 15/20 from 3/16
3/16 - 15/20 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
15/20 = 15 × 4/20 × 4 = 60/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/80 - 60/80 = 15 - 60/80 = -45/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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