Subtract 35/56 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 35/56
20/3 - 35/56 is 145/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
20/3 = 20 × 56/3 × 56 = 1120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/168 - 105/168 = 1120 - 105/168 = 1015/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/24
- In mixed form: 61/24
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