Subtract 14/8 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 6/8
20/6 - 14/8 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
14/8 = 14 × 3/8 × 3 = 42/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/24 - 42/24 = 80 - 42/24 = 38/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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