Subtract 32/7 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4 4/7
20/6 - 32/7 is -26/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
32/7 = 32 × 6/7 × 6 = 192/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/42 - 192/42 = 140 - 192/42 = -52/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/21
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