Subtract 42/32 from 20/6, Solve 3 2/6

Subtract 42/32 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

20/6 - 42/32 is 97/48.

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,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/96 - 126/96 = 320 - 126/96 = 194/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48

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