Subtract 7/20 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 7/20
20/6 - 7/20 is 179/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 21/60 = 200 - 21/60 = 179/60 - In mixed form: 259/60
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