Subtract 80/20 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 4 0/20
20/3 - 80/20 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
20/3 = 20 × 20/3 × 20 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
80/20 = 80 × 3/20 × 3 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/60 - 240/60 = 400 - 240/60 = 160/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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