Subtract 56/16 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 3 8/16
6/20 - 56/16 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
6/20 = 6 × 4/20 × 4 = 24/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/80 - 280/80 = 24 - 280/80 = -256/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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