Subtract 25/20 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 1 5/20
40/16 - 25/20 is 5/4.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 5/16 × 5 = 200/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
25/20 = 25 × 4/20 × 4 = 100/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/80 - 100/80 = 200 - 100/80 = 100/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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