Subtract 16/6 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 2 4/6
45/20 - 16/6 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 160/60 = 135 - 160/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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