Subtract 2/3 from 5/20
5/20 - 2/3 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 40/60 = 15 - 40/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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