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Subtract 4/48 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 4/48

20/6 - 4/48 is 13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/48 - 4/48 = 160 - 4/48 = 156/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/4
  6. In mixed form: 31/4

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