Subtract 28/8 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 3 4/8
20/3 - 28/8 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/24 - 84/24 = 160 - 84/24 = 76/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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