Subtract 20/80 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 20/80
6/2 - 20/80 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
6/2 = 6 × 40/2 × 40 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/80 - 20/80 = 240 - 20/80 = 220/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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