Subtract 80/10 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 8 0/10
20/6 - 80/10 is -14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
80/10 = 80 × 3/10 × 3 = 240/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/30 - 240/30 = 100 - 240/30 = -140/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3
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