Subtract 20/3 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 6 2/3
75/6 - 20/3 is 35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
75/6 = 75 × 1/6 × 1 = 75/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
20/3 = 20 × 2/3 × 2 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/6 - 40/6 = 75 - 40/6 = 35/6 - In mixed form: 55/6
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