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Subtract 16/24 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 16/24

20/6 - 16/24 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/24 - 16/24 = 80 - 16/24 = 64/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  6. In mixed form: 22/3

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