Subtract 10/16 from 8/20
8/20 - 10/16 is -9/40.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/80 - 50/80 = 32 - 50/80 = -18/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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