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Subtract 8/9 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 8/9

20/6 - 8/9 is 22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    20/6 = 20 × 3/6 × 3 = 60/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/18 - 16/18 = 60 - 16/18 = 44/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
  6. In mixed form: 24/9

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