Subtract 2/20 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2/20
36/16 - 2/20 is 43/20.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 8/80 = 180 - 8/80 = 172/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/20
- In mixed form: 23/20
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