Subtract 60/40 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 20/40
20/3 - 60/40 is 31/6.
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,
60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/120 - 180/120 = 800 - 180/120 = 620/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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