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Subtract 9/30 from 20/6

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 9/30

20/6 - 9/30 is 91/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/30 - 9/30 = 100 - 9/30 = 91/30
  5. In mixed form: 31/30

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