Subtract 21/20 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 1/20
36/16 - 21/20 is 6/5.
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,
21/20 = 21 × 4/20 × 4 = 84/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 84/80 = 180 - 84/80 = 96/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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