Subtract 8/20 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 8/20
50/16 - 8/20 is 109/40.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/80 - 32/80 = 250 - 32/80 = 218/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/40
- In mixed form: 229/40
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