Subtract 2/15 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2/15
20/6 - 2/15 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/30 - 4/30 = 100 - 4/30 = 96/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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