Subtract 20/16 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 1 4/16
45/10 - 20/16 is 13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/80 - 100/80 = 360 - 100/80 = 260/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
- In mixed form: 31/4
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