Subtract 2/20 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2/20
6/3 - 2/20 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
6/3 = 6 × 20/3 × 20 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 6/60 = 120 - 6/60 = 114/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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