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Subtract 20/80 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 20/80

20/6 - 20/80 is 37/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/240 - 60/240 = 800 - 60/240 = 740/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
  6. In mixed form: 31/12

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