Subtract 35/20 from 54/16
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 15/20
54/16 - 35/20 is 13/8.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
35/20 = 35 × 4/20 × 4 = 140/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/80 - 140/80 = 270 - 140/80 = 130/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
- In mixed form: 15/8
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