Subtract 56/6 from 18/20
1st number: 18/20, 2nd number: 9 2/6
18/20 - 56/6 is -253/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56/6 = 56 × 10/6 × 10 = 560/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/60 - 560/60 = 54 - 560/60 = -506/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/30
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