Subtract 3/32 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 3/32
20/6 - 3/32 is 311/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
20/6 = 20 × 16/6 × 16 = 320/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 9/96 = 320 - 9/96 = 311/96 - In mixed form: 323/96
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