Subtract 36/40 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 36/40
20/3 - 36/40 is 173/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
20/3 = 20 × 40/3 × 40 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 108/120 = 800 - 108/120 = 692/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/30
- In mixed form: 523/30
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