Subtract 4/28 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/28
20/6 - 4/28 is 67/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/84 - 12/84 = 280 - 12/84 = 268/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/21
- In mixed form: 34/21
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