Subtract 24/80 from 20/6, Solve 3 2/6

Subtract 24/80 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 24/80

20/6 - 24/80 is 91/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
800/240 - 72/240 = 800 - 72/240 = 728/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30

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