Subtract 4/6 from 2/20
2/20 - 4/6 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 40/60 = 6 - 40/60 = -34/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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