Subtract 8/20 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 8/20
80/16 - 8/20 is 23/5.
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,
80/16 = 80 × 5/16 × 5 = 400/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
8/20 = 8 × 4/20 × 4 = 32/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/80 - 32/80 = 400 - 32/80 = 368/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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