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Subtract 35/6 from 20/28

1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 5 5/6

20/28 - 35/6 is -215/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/84 - 490/84 = 60 - 490/84 = -430/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/42

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