Subtract 9/20 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 9/20
20/3 - 9/20 is 373/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/60 - 27/60 = 400 - 27/60 = 373/60 - In mixed form: 613/60
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