Subtract 16/20 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 16/20
32/3 - 16/20 is 148/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
32/3 = 32 × 20/3 × 20 = 640/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/60 - 48/60 = 640 - 48/60 = 592/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/15
- In mixed form: 913/15
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