Subtract 16/20 from 4/15
4/15 - 16/20 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
4/15 = 4 × 4/15 × 4 = 16/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/60 - 48/60 = 16 - 48/60 = -32/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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