Subtract 16/20 from 5/7
5/7 - 16/20 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 112/140 = 100 - 112/140 = -12/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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