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Subtract 8/20 from 2/3

2/3 - 8/20 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/60 - 24/60 = 40 - 24/60 = 16/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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