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Subtract 5/28 from 20/3

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 5/28

20/3 - 5/28 is 545/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    20/3 = 20 × 28/3 × 28 = 560/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/84 - 15/84 = 560 - 15/84 = 545/84
  5. In mixed form: 641/84

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