Subtract 30/16 from 4/20
1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 14/16
4/20 - 30/16 is -67/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
4/20 = 4 × 4/20 × 4 = 16/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/80 - 150/80 = 16 - 150/80 = -134/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/40
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