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Subtract 1/16 from 49/20

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 1/16

49/20 - 1/16 is 191/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/80 - 5/80 = 196 - 5/80 = 191/80
  5. In mixed form: 231/80

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