Subtract 4/16 from 6/10
6/10 - 4/16 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/80 - 20/80 = 48 - 20/80 = 28/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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